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
Long Lake New Mexico McKinley 13 Undetermined Not Available —
Miller Gibson Dam #1 New Mexico Luna 13 Low Poor 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Hatch Reservoir Dam New Mexico Sandoval 13 Significant Poor 1927 Recreation
Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 New Mexico Cibola 13 Significant Satisfactory 2010 Other
Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam New Mexico Eddy 13 Significant Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Starvation Draw Detention Dam #3 New Mexico Luna 13 Low Poor 1958 Debris Control
Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam New Mexico Curry 13 High Fair 1978 Other
Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam New Mexico McKinley 13 Low Poor 1982 Other
Ingram Lake Dam New Mexico Curry 12 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Intrepid Potash Ponds 1-5 Dam New Mexico Eddy 12 Significant Poor — Tailings
Luna Energy Facility Evaporation Ponds 1 & 2 New Mexico Luna 12 Low Fair 2002 Other
Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1 New Mexico Eddy 12 Significant Fair 2006 Irrigation
Badger Detention Dam New Mexico Cibola 10 Low Not Rated 1961 Debris Control
Encino Detention Dam No. 40 New Mexico Sandoval 10 Low Not Rated 1965 Debris Control
Leasburg Diversion Dam New Mexico Doña Ana 10 Low Not Available 1907 Irrigation
Upper of Lower Canjilon Lake Dam New Mexico Rio Arriba 10 Significant Not Rated 1948 Recreation
Stone Lake Dike 3 New Mexico Rio Arriba 10 Undetermined Poor 1966 Recreation
Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam New Mexico McKinley 10 Low Poor 1982 Water Supply
Southwest Laguna Grande Dam New Mexico Eddy 9 Significant Poor 2009 Other
Upper Fawn Lake Dam New Mexico Taos 8 Significant Not Rated — Recreation

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.