Heron Dike
New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — WILLOW CREEK
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| River | WILLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.67380, -106.72530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 94 ft |
| Dam Height | 94 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,405 ft |
| NID Storage | 429,646 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 429,646 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,148 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 28, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Heron Reservoir |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.