Peterson Dam

New Mexico — San Miguel County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Coordinates35.65000, -105.27940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length210 ft
NID Storage255 acre-ft
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS

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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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