Palomas #7
Palomas #7 is a gravity dam located in Luna County, New Mexico, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Palomas #7
The primary purpose of Palomas #7 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Palomas Draw near Deming.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 749 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Luna |
| Nearest City | Deming |
| River/Stream | Palomas Draw |
| Coordinates | 32.03040, -108.12492 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 749 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00099 |
| Federal ID | NM00099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |