El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5
Key Takeaway
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 is classified as low hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 38.7% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 566 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 239 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | NM00583 |
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
SAN JUAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5?
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 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 El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5?
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 is owned by SAN JUAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 built?
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5?
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5?
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 has a dam height of 28 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 El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 last inspected?
El Paso Natural Gas Dam No. 5 was last inspected on December 9, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.