Eagle Nest Dam

New Mexico — Colfax County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Coordinates36.53166, -105.22954

Physical Characteristics

NID Height142 ft
Dam Height140 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage98,400 acre-ft
Max Storage98,400 acre-ft
Surface Area2,496 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEW 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.

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