Encino Det Dam 083
Encino Det Dam 083 is a gravity dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Encino Det Dam 083
The primary purpose of Encino Det Dam 083 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 Torreon Wash near Cuba, Nm.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 813 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53,894 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 08/08/2018.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Cuba, Nm |
| River/Stream | Torreon Wash |
| Coordinates | 36.03803, -107.31321 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 813 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53,894 acres |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00039 |
| Federal ID | NM00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |