Poling Irrigation System Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, New Mexico, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,041 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Poling Irrigation System Dam
The primary purpose of Poling Irrigation System Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Poling, Patsy (private). It impounds the Tramperos Creek - Tr near Rural - Ranch Residence.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,041 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Rural - Ranch Residence |
| River/Stream | Tramperos Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 36.15592, -103.56011 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,041 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Poling, Patsy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00354 |
| Federal ID | NM00354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |