Mescalero Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTorrance
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED RESIDENCE(S)
River/StreamARROYO ORTIZ-TR
Coordinates34.97750, -106.12160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length553 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage186 acre-ft
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,990 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTORRANCE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/14/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00369
Federal IDNM00369
More InfoState Dam Safety Program