Howard Robertson Dam
Howard Robertson Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, New Mexico, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Howard Robertson Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Robertson 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 Robertson, H (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Minneosa Creek near Tacosa, Tx.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 10/23/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Tacosa, Tx |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Minneosa Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.75674, -103.30890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ROBERTSON, H |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00430 |
| Federal ID | NM00430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |