Rhodes Arroyo Retarding Dam

Doña Ana County, New Mexico (near RADIUM SPRINGS)

River/Stream: RHODES ARROYO

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
194 acre-ft
Year Completed
1960
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,580 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-04-19

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NM00277
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
32.48333, -106.89399
Age
66 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.