South Fork Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityLAS CRUCES
River/StreamSOUTH FORK OF LAS CRUCES ARROYO
Coordinates32.33689, -106.70764

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge12,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNEW MEXICO STATE LAND OFFICE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/20/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00499
Federal IDNM00499
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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