San Mateo Lake Dam

New Mexico — Cibola County — SAN MATEO CREEK

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
RiverSAN MATEO CREEK
Coordinates35.32370, -107.63380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 3, 2017
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSAN MATEO 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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