Antelope Valley Dam No. 3
Key Takeaway
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 is classified as low hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 27.3% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00367 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ANTELEOPE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Antelope Valley Dam No. 3?
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Antelope Valley Dam No. 3?
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 is owned by ANTELEOPE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 built?
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 was completed in 1920, making it 106 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Antelope Valley Dam No. 3?
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Antelope Valley Dam No. 3?
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 last inspected?
Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 was last inspected on September 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.