Santa Cruz Site 6 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySanta Fe
Nearest CitySOMBRILLO
River/StreamALAMO ARROYO
Coordinates35.97690, -105.98470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length1,540 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,730 acre-ft
Max Storage1,730 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge7,134 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00561
Federal IDNM00561
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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