Peterson Dam

San Miguel County, New Mexico (near UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS DOWNSTREAM OF DAM)

River/Stream: GALLINAS RIVER-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
210 ft
Reservoir Storage
255 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
18,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-06-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00022
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
35.65000, -105.27940
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.