Cochiti Dam
New Mexico — Sandoval County — RIO GRANDE & SANTA FE
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| River | RIO GRANDE & SANTA FE |
| Coordinates | 35.61658, -106.31784 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 251 ft |
| Dam Height | 251 ft |
| Dam Length | 28,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 722,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 722,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,200 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 22, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Other Name | Cochiti Lake |
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.