Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6
Key Takeaway
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 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 | 46 ft (taller than 68.7% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00208 |
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 Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6?
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 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 Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6?
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 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 Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 built?
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 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 Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6?
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 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 Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6?
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 has a dam height of 46 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 Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 last inspected?
Hatch Valley Arroyo Dam No. 6 was last inspected on February 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.