Upper Penasco Site 3a

Otero County, New Mexico (near UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS)

River/Stream: GRAVEYARD CANYON

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
241 ft
Reservoir Storage
64 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-04-23

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
NM00224
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
32.88306, -105.49196
Age
67 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.