Jaritas Reservoir B Dam

New Mexico, Colfax County, JARITO CREEK

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
RiverJARITO CREEK
Coordinates36.24400, -104.38280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage-
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 5, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBACA, MIKE & JAN

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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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