Alto Lake Dam

Lincoln County, New Mexico (near RUIDOSO)

River/Stream: EAGLE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
54 ft
Dam Length
362 ft
Reservoir Storage
449 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,827 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-04-30

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NM00180
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
33.39610, -105.67140
Age
61 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.