Tramperos Creek No. 2 Dam
Tramperos Creek No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, New Mexico, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tramperos Creek No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Tramperos Creek No. 2 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 Ute Creek Soil & Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Garcia Creek - Tr near Tacosa, Tx.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,635 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 990 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Tacosa, Tx |
| River/Stream | Garcia Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 36.14170, -103.51510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UTE CREEK SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00229 |
| Federal ID | NM00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |