Dams in Torrance County, New Mexico
1Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County has 1 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 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 Torrance County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Mescalero Reservoir Dam at 20 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mescalero Reservoir Dam | High | Poor | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |