Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 81 ft (taller than 86.5% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 1,434 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00230 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1?
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1?
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 is owned by CABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 built?
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1?
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1?
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 81 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 Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1 was last inspected on February 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.