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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile Power Dam | New Mexico | Eddy | 25 | Low | Poor | 1905 | Recreation |
| Smithson Reservoir No. 3 | New Mexico | Union | 25 | Low | Poor | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Smithson Reservoir No. 1 | New Mexico | Union | 25 | Low | Poor | 1970 | Irrigation |
| Pj #6 Detention Dam | New Mexico | Socorro | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Debris Control |
| Railroad Dam No.1 | New Mexico | Guadalupe | 25 | High | Poor | 1907 | Recreation |
| Martin Arroyo Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1987 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rio Puerco Detention Dam #8 | New Mexico | Sandoval | 25 | Low | Not Rated | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ancho Dam A-5a | New Mexico | Colfax | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mclead Flood Control Dam | New Mexico | Doña Ana | 25 | High | Poor | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Lake La Cueva Dam No. 2 | New Mexico | Mora | 25 | Low | Poor | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Stanford Detention Dam 3 | New Mexico | Hidalgo | 25 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hittson Creek Dam | New Mexico | Quay | 25 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 1979 | Recreation |
| Lake Mescalero North Dam | New Mexico | Otero | 25 | High | Satisfactory | 1974 | Recreation |
| Tschicoma | New Mexico | Sandoval | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Nanaka | New Mexico | Sandoval | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Pin Dee | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Weinpovi | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 25 | Significant | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Jaritas Dam No. 2 | New Mexico | Colfax | 24 | Low | Poor | 1902 | Other |
| Sink Hole Gap Reservoir | New Mexico | San Miguel | 24 | Low | Poor | 1943 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Chimney Detention Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 24 | Low | Not Rated | — | Debris Control |
| Dulce | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 24 | High | Satisfactory | 1903 | Irrigation |
| Jemez Canyon Dam - Santa Ana Pueblo Protection Works | New Mexico | Sandoval | 24 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nageezi Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Debris Control |
| Kinsell Reservoir Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 23 | Low | Poor | 1911 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stanford Detention Dam 4 | New Mexico | Hidalgo | 23 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Breedlove Flood Control Dam | New Mexico | Doña Ana | 23 | High | Poor | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Todacheene | New Mexico | San Juan | 23 | High | Poor | 1966 | Recreation |
| Hubbell Lake Detention Dam | New Mexico | Bernalillo | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tesuque Day School | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 23 | High | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 | New Mexico | Bernalillo | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 2007 | Water Supply |
| Sandia Pueblo 83-A | New Mexico | Sandoval | 23 | Significant | Poor | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Zuber Draw Site 2 Dam | New Mexico | Chaves | 23 | High | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kinney Dam | New Mexico | Bernalillo | 23 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Palomas #7 | New Mexico | Luna | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1957 | Debris Control |
| Davis Reservoir Dam | New Mexico | Colfax | 22 | Low | Poor | — | Irrigation |
| Houston Arroyo Dam | New Mexico | Valencia | 22 | High | Poor | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crowley Irrigation System | New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 22 | High | Poor | 1950 | Irrigation |
| Palomas Red Hill Detention | New Mexico | Luna | 22 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Debris Control |
| Mariposa Dam | New Mexico | Bernalillo | 22 | High | Poor | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mesilla Diversion Dam | New Mexico | Doña Ana | 22 | Low | Not Available | 1916 | Irrigation |
| Marie Street Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 22 | High | Poor | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dagger Draw Detention Dam 1 | New Mexico | Hidalgo | 22 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thirtieth Street Dam | New Mexico | San Juan | 22 | High | Poor | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Corralitas Dam | New Mexico | San Miguel | 21 | Low | Fair | 1942 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mesita Dam | New Mexico | Cibola | 21 | High | Poor | — | Tailings |
| Maxwell Dam No. 11 | New Mexico | Colfax | 21 | Low | Poor | 1914 | Irrigation |
| County Line Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 21 | Low | Not Rated | — | Debris Control |
| Ladera Dam No. 10 | New Mexico | Bernalillo | 21 | High | Poor | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Maxwell Dam No. 2 | New Mexico | Colfax | 21 | Low | Poor | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Ladera Dam No. 14 | New Mexico | Bernalillo | 21 | High | Poor | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.