Las Cruces Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityLAS CRUCES
River/StreamALAMEDA & LAS CRUCES ARROYOS
Coordinates32.34620, -106.76190

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height85 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length15,570 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,200 acre-ft
Max Storage13,200 acre-ft
Surface Area550 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
Max Discharge30,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS CRUCES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/26/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00405
Federal IDNM00405
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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