Conchas Dam
New Mexico — San Miguel County — CANADIAN RIVER/CONCHAS RIVER
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| River | CANADIAN RIVER/CONCHAS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.40270, -104.19050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 235 ft |
| Dam Height | 200 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 709,119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 709,119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,694 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 30, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Other Name | Conchas 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.