Zuber Draw Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Zuber Draw Site 1 Dam, also known as Thirteen Mile Draw Retard Dam, is a crucial structure in Dexter, Chaves County, New Mexico, designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Thirteen Mile Draw river.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet, with a structural height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet. It spans 1370 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 4300 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 33 square miles.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Office of the State Engineer, Zuber Draw Site 1 Dam has a spillway width of 300 feet and a maximum discharge of 12,666 cubic feet per second. The dam is considered to have a high hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of April 2019. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not undergone recent risk management measures or emergency preparedness updates, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential flood risk reduction structure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1370 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
THIRTEEN MILE DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
273 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
33 |
Nid Storage |
4300 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Zuber Draw Site 1 Dam