Spring Canyon Dam

Doña Ana County, New Mexico (near HATCH)

River/Stream: SPRING CANYON

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Concrete

Height

64 ft

Dam Length

408 ft

Reservoir Storage

830 acre-ft

Year Completed

1940

Primary Purpose

Flood Risk Reduction

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

11,550 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2014-02-05

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: NM00336
State: New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates: 32.64028, -107.15766
Age: 86 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.