Abiquiu Dam
New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — RIO CHAMA
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| River | RIO CHAMA |
| Coordinates | 36.23792, -106.42663 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 354 ft |
| Dam Height | 340 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,369,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,369,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,900 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 25, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Other Name | Abiquiu 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.