Las Cruces Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Nearest City | LAS CRUCES |
| River/Stream | ALAMEDA & LAS CRUCES ARROYOS |
| Coordinates | 32.34620, -106.76190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF LAS CRUCES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |