La Jara

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates36.73960, -107.00069

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage1,848 acre-ft
Max Storage1,848 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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