Miami Lake Dam No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Miami Lake Dam No.


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Summary

2, located in Springer, New Mexico, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Built in 1913, this earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet with a structural height of 65 feet, containing a storage capacity of 4140 acre-feet. The dam spans 3880 feet in length and has a spillway width of 1095 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 40553 cubic feet per second.

Despite its historical significance, Miami Lake Dam No. 2 is currently facing challenges with a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, as reported during the last inspection in June 2017. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the need for improved risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its critical role in water resource management, stakeholders and regulators must address these concerns to safeguard the dam's integrity and functionality for the future.

Year Completed

1913

Dam Length

3880

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

HECK ARROYO-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

220

Hydraulic Height

49

Drainage Area

20.8

Nid Storage

4140

Structural Height

65

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 0

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

65
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.