Eagle Nest Dam
New Mexico — Colfax County
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Coordinates | 36.53166, -105.22954 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 142 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 98,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,496 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1918 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
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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.