Abiquiu Dam

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates36.23792, -106.42663

Physical Characteristics

NID Height354 ft
Dam Height340 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage1,369,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,369,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
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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