Conchas Dam

New Mexico — San Miguel County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Coordinates35.40270, -104.19050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height235 ft
Dam Height200 ft
Dam Length19,500 ft
NID Storage709,119 acre-ft
Max Storage709,119 acre-ft
Surface Area2,694 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
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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