Power Lake Dam

Guadalupe County, New Mexico (near SANTA ROSA WWTP)

River/Stream: EL RITO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
360 ft
Reservoir Storage
196 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2015-11-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00319
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
34.92680, -104.68010
Age
99 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.