Bluewater Dam
New Mexico — Cibola County — BLUEWATER CREEK
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| River | BLUEWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.29222, -108.11183 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| NID Storage | 44,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,730 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 5, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1927 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Arch |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BLUEWATER-TOLTEC IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Bluewater Dam |
Location Map
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.