La Tierra Grande Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Nearest CityENSENADA
River/StreamRIO BRAZOS
Coordinates36.71567, -106.51092

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,080 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage127 acre-ft
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge8,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCLIFF MILLER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00560
Federal IDNM00560
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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