Lower Nielson Retarding Dam
New Mexico — Cibola County — BLUEWATER CREEK-TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| River | BLUEWATER CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 35.25200, -107.98890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 5, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1987 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BLUEWATER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT |
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.