Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam
Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Eddy County, New Mexico, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Se Storm Drainage 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 City Of Artesia (local government). It impounds the Pecos River-tr near Artesia.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 3,600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2019.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Nearest City | Artesia |
| River/Stream | Pecos River-tr |
| Coordinates | 32.82847, -104.38906 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,840 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF ARTESIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00450 |
| Federal ID | NM00450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |