Bluewater Dam

New Mexico — Cibola County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
Coordinates35.29222, -108.11183

Physical Characteristics

NID Height99 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length655 ft
NID Storage44,150 acre-ft
Max Storage44,150 acre-ft
Surface Area1,730 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBLUEWATER-TOLTEC IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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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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