Heron Dam

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates36.66600, -106.70610

Physical Characteristics

NID Height269 ft
Dam Height269 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
NID Storage429,646 acre-ft
Max Storage429,646 acre-ft
Surface Area6,148 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameHeron Reservoir

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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.

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