Costilla Dam
New Mexico — Taos County
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Coordinates | 36.87509, -105.27963 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 138 ft |
| Dam Height | 138 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| NID Storage | 30,499 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,499 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 416 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | RIO COSTILLA COOPERATIVE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION |
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.