Dams in Luna County, New Mexico
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Luna County, New Mexico
Luna County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Luna County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is debris control. The tallest dam is Starvation Draw Detention Dam #4 at 37 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starvation Draw Detention Dam #4 | Low | Poor | 37 | Debris Control | 1956 |
| Starvation Draw Detention Dam #5 | Low | Fair | 29 | Debris Control | 1956 |
| Starvation Draw Detention Dam #2 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1955 |
| Palomas #7 | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Debris Control | 1957 |
| Palomas Red Hill Detention | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Debris Control | 1969 |
| Miller Gibson Dam #1 | Low | Poor | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1956 |
| Starvation Draw Detention Dam #3 | Low | Poor | 13 | Debris Control | 1958 |
| Luna Energy Facility Evaporation Ponds 1 & 2 | Low | Fair | 12 | Other | 2002 |