Nambe Falls Dam
New Mexico — Santa Fe County — RIO NAMBE RIVER
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| River | RIO NAMBE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.84590, -105.90590 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 993 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,601 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,601 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 14, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Nambe Falls Reservoir |
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.