Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam, also known as Dominguez Dairies #2 and #3 Wastewater Finishing Pond Dam, is a rockfill dam located in Mesquite, New Mexico.
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Completed in 2001, this private-owned structure stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. The dam serves as a crucial component for wastewater management in the area, with a primary purpose of 'Other'.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is assessed as being in satisfactory condition, with the last inspection conducted in March 2019. The dam lacks a spillway but is equipped with needle outlet gates for water release.
Located along the Rio Grande - OS river/stream, Dominguez Dairy Pond Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in Doña Ana County. With its strategic positioning, structural design, and storage capacity, the dam contributes to the region's overall water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the significance of this dam in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the area.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
2270 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
RIO GRANDE - OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |