Calladito Det Dam

ARROYO CALLADITO· McKinley, New Mexico· Built 1957· Gravity·
Low Hazard Debris Control Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Calladito Det Dam is classified as low hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDNM00053

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 30, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Calladito Det Dam?

Calladito Det Dam 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 Calladito Det Dam?

Calladito Det Dam is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Calladito Det Dam built?

Calladito Det Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Calladito Det Dam?

Calladito Det Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Calladito Det Dam last inspected?

Calladito Det Dam was last inspected on July 30, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.