Encino Det Dam 049 is a gravity dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,996 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Encino Det Dam 049
The primary purpose of Encino Det Dam 049 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 Arroyo Jarido near Johnsons Trading Post.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,996 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 09/07/2017.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Johnsons Trading Post |
| River/Stream | Arroyo Jarido |
| Coordinates | 35.90604, -107.12495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,996 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 39 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Doi BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00034 |
| Federal ID | NM00034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |