Las Uvas Detention Dam #6

Doña Ana County, New Mexico (near LAS CRUCES)

River/Stream: COYOTE CANYON

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
510 ft
Reservoir Storage
222 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
2,078 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-04-20

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00106
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
32.47037, -107.04781
Age
63 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.