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New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — Los Alamos Creek

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverLos Alamos Creek
Coordinates36.88240, -106.55260

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA

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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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