Fillmore Site 2 Dam
Fillmore Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fillmore Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Fillmore Site 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 Elephant Butte Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Salopek Arroyo near Unincorporated Residents.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,026 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2020.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Nearest City | Unincorporated Residents |
| River/Stream | Salopek Arroyo |
| Coordinates | 32.23889, -106.71453 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,026 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00266 |
| Federal ID | NM00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |