Jemez Canyon Dam
New Mexico — Sandoval County — JEMEZ RIVER
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| River | JEMEZ RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.39416, -106.54662 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 149 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| NID Storage | 264,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,396 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 12, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Other Name | Jemez Canyon Reservoir |
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.