Upper Penasco Site 1

Otero County, New Mexico (near MAYHILL)

River/Stream: BEAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
57 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
164 acre-ft
Year Completed
1960
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,642 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2018-01-24

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
NM00222
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
32.84280, -105.56631
Age
66 years

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.

Upper Penasco Site 1 Safety & Condition Report - New Mexico | BridgeStats