Cabresto Dam

New Mexico — Taos County — LAKE FORK CREEK

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
RiverLAKE FORK CREEK
Coordinates36.74620, -105.49910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height78 ft
Dam Height78 ft
Dam Length218 ft
NID Storage1,442 acre-ft
Max Storage1,442 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 20, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2012
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCABRESTO LAKE IRRIG.CO;LLANO COMMUNITY DITCH

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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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