Dulce

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — Dulce Creek

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverDulce Creek
Coordinates36.87973, -107.00220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length591 ft
NID Storage2,213 acre-ft
Max Storage2,213 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA
Other NameDulce Lake

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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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