Horseshoe Terrace Detention Dam
Horseshoe Terrace Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Terrace Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Terrace Detention Dam 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 Railroad Wash near Duncan, Az.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 07/22/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Nearest City | Duncan, Az |
| River/Stream | Railroad Wash |
| Coordinates | 32.54554, -109.03691 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00117 |
| Federal ID | NM00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |