Cochiti Dam

New Mexico — Sandoval County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySandoval
Coordinates35.61658, -106.31784

Physical Characteristics

NID Height251 ft
Dam Height251 ft
Dam Length28,300 ft
NID Storage722,000 acre-ft
Max Storage722,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Albuquerque District

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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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