Sumner Dam
New Mexico — De Baca County — PECOS RIVER
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | De Baca |
| River | PECOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.60740, -104.38980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 164 ft |
| Dam Height | 164 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,084 ft |
| NID Storage | 227,683 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227,683 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,615 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Alamagordo;Sumner Lake |
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.