Leprino Waste Treatment Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Leprino Waste Treatment Pond in Chaves, New Mexico, is a privately-owned facility designed by ROTHBERG, TAMBURINI & WINSOR INC.
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Summary
It is regulated by the Office of the State Engineer and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The pond, completed in 1994, has a primary purpose of "Other" and serves as an Earth dam with a height of 15 feet and a length of 2266 feet. It is located near the Pecos River and has a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet with a surface area of 7.3 acres.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the Leprino Waste Treatment Pond is assessed as being in satisfactory condition. The last inspection in April 2019 confirmed its structural integrity, but its risk assessment remains high. Emergency action plans have been prepared in the past, and the facility has emergency contacts updated. While the pond does not have a spillway, its risk management measures and inundation maps are not explicitly mentioned in the available data. Overall, the Leprino Waste Treatment Pond plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and is closely monitored for any potential risks to the environment and surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
2266 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
PECOS RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
154 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Leprino Waste Treatment Pond