Navajo Dam

New Mexico, San Juan County, SAN JUAN RIVER

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Juan
RiverSAN JUAN RIVER
Coordinates36.80150, -107.61170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height402 ft
Dam Height402 ft
Dam Length3,648 ft
NID Storage1,986,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,986,600 acre-ft
Surface Area19,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 24, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameNavajo 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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