Pj #6 Detention Dam
Pj #6 Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Socorro County, New Mexico, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pj #6 Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Pj #6 Detention Dam 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 Rio Puerco near San Fransisco.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 816 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 01/25/2017.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Socorro |
| Nearest City | San Fransisco |
| River/Stream | Rio Puerco |
| Coordinates | 34.46600, -106.93300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 816 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00027 |
| Federal ID | NM00027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |