Upper Trout Lake Dam
Upper Trout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Upper Trout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Trout Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr Nutrias Creek near Pvt Ranch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 237 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | Pvt Ranch |
| River/Stream | Tr Nutrias Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.60554, -106.37922 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 237 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00706 |
| Federal ID | NM00706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |