Mescalero Reservoir Dam

Torrance County, New Mexico (near UNINCORPORATED RESIDENCE(S))

River/Stream: ARROYO ORTIZ-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
553 ft
Reservoir Storage
186 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,990 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-01-14

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
NM00369
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
34.97750, -106.12160
Age
65 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.