Las Uvas Detention Dam #1
Las Uvas Detention Dam #1 is a gravity dam located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Las Uvas Detention Dam #1
The primary purpose of Las Uvas Detention Dam #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Coyote Canyon near Las Cruces.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 642 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2016.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Nearest City | Las Cruces |
| River/Stream | Coyote Canyon |
| Coordinates | 32.44689, -107.05527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 642 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00103 |
| Federal ID | NM00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |