Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam
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 Length | 2,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00600 |
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
DOMINGUEZ FARMS, INC. ISAAC DOMINGUEZ
Private
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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.