Dams in Chaves County, New Mexico
6Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Chaves County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Two Rivers Diamond A Dam - Rocky Dam at 118 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuber Draw Site 1 Dam | High | Fair | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Zuber Draw Site 3 Dam | High | Fair | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Zuber Draw Site 2 Dam | High | Fair | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Leprino Waste Treatment Pond | High | Satisfactory | 19 | Other | 1994 |
| Two Rivers Diamond A Dam - Rocky Dam | Low | Not Available | 118 | ||
| Zuber Hollow Reservoir | Low | Poor | 26 | Irrigation | 1928 |