Lauson Arroyo Flood Detention Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityANTHONY
River/StreamLAUSON ARROYO
Coordinates32.02858, -106.57747

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage329 acre-ft
Max Storage329 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge13,536 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDONA ANA COUNTY FLOOD COMMISSION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/20/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00585
Federal IDNM00585
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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