Railroad Dam No.2

Guadalupe County, New Mexico (near SANTA ROSA)

River/Stream: EL RITO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
1,081 ft
Reservoir Storage
710 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
24,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2015-11-18

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
NM00333
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
34.95566, -104.64568
Age
104 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.