Browse Dams
420 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 420 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 402 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Abiquiu Dam | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 354 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cobre Main Tailings Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 310 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Tailings |
| Elephant Butte Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 306 | High | Not Available | 1916 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Questa Tailings Dam 1 | New Mexico | Taos | 280 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Tailings |
| Heron Dam | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 269 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Cochiti Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 251 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Conchas Dam | New Mexico | San Miguel | 235 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chino Mines Tailings Dam No. 7 | New Mexico | Grant | 230 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Tailings |
| El Vado Dam | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 230 | High | Not Available | 1935 | Irrigation |
| Santa Rosa Dam | New Mexico | Guadalupe | 214 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Questa Tailings Dam 4 | New Mexico | Taos | 212 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Tailings |
| Bill Evans Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 170 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Other |
| Morgan Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 165 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Other |
| Sumner Dam | New Mexico | De Baca | 164 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Galisteo Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 164 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cuchillo-Negro Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 161 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jemez Canyon Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 150 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nambe Falls Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 150 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Santa Cruz Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 147 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Irrigation |
| Cutter | New Mexico | San Juan | 145 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Irrigation |
| Brantley Dam | New Mexico | Eddy | 144 | High | Not Available | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Eagle Nest Dam | New Mexico | Colfax | 142 | High | Fair | 1918 | Irrigation |
| Magnetite Tailings Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 140 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Tailings |
| Costilla Dam | New Mexico | Taos | 138 | High | Fair | 1920 | Irrigation |
| Grindstone Canyon Dam | New Mexico | Lincoln | 133 | High | Fair | 1987 | Water Supply |
| Ute Dam | New Mexico | Quay | 132 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Mcclure Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 128 | High | Poor | 1926 | Water Supply |
| T Or C Site 8c Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 119 | High | Poor | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Two Rivers Diamond A Dam | New Mexico | Chaves | 118 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Two Rivers Diamond A Dam - Rocky Dam | New Mexico | Chaves | 118 | Low | Not Available | — | |
| Farmington Lake Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 117 | High | Fair | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Bonito Dam | New Mexico | Lincoln | 113 | High | Fair | 1930 | Water Supply |
| Chino Mines Reservoir No. 7 Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 110 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Other |
| Caballo Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 110 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Maloya Dam | New Mexico | Colfax | 110 | High | Poor | 1914 | Water Supply |
| Green Canyon Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 104 | High | Poor | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Quemado Lake Dam | New Mexico | Catron | 100 | Low | Satisfactory | 1971 | Recreation |
| Bluewater Dam | New Mexico | Cibola | 99 | High | Fair | 1927 | Irrigation |
| Bear Canyon Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 99 | High | Poor | 1937 | Irrigation |
| Willetto Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 98 | High | Not Available | 1972 | |
| Aps Ash Pond Tailings Dam No. 3 | New Mexico | San Juan | 95 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | Tailings |
| Upper Rio Hondo Site No. 1 Dam | New Mexico | Lincoln | 94 | High | Poor | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Heron Dike | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 94 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Sebastian Martin Site 6 Dam | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 93 | High | Poor | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Mescalero | New Mexico | Otero | 93 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Snow Lake Dam | New Mexico | Catron | 92 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 | Recreation |
| Nichols Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 91 | High | Poor | 1943 | Water Supply |
| Black Rock | New Mexico | McKinley | 90 | High | Fair | 1908 | Irrigation |
| Aps Ash Pond Tailings Dam No. 6 | New Mexico | San Juan | 90 | Low | Satisfactory | 1983 | Tailings |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.
Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.
Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.