Sumner Dam

New Mexico — De Baca County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDe Baca
Coordinates34.60740, -104.38980

Physical Characteristics

NID Height164 ft
Dam Height164 ft
Dam Length3,084 ft
NID Storage227,683 acre-ft
Max Storage227,683 acre-ft
Surface Area7,615 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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