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High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Nearest CityBrazos
River/StreamLos Alamos Creek
Coordinates36.88240, -106.55260

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge288 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00681
Federal IDNM00681
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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