Lower Nielson Retarding Dam

New Mexico — Cibola County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
Coordinates35.25200, -107.98890

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBLUEWATER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

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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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