Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam

RIO GRANDE - OS· Doña Ana, New Mexico· Built 2001· Rockfill· 18 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 18 ft (taller than 14.4% in NM)
Dam Length2,270 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNM00600

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 20, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER

Ownership

DOMINGUEZ FARMS, INC. ISAAC DOMINGUEZ

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam?

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam 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 Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam?

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam is owned by DOMINGUEZ FARMS, INC. ISAAC DOMINGUEZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam built?

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam?

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam?

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam last inspected?

Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2019. 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.