Heron Dam

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (near EL VADO)

River/Stream: WILLOW CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
269 ft
Dam Length
1,220 ft
Reservoir Storage
429,646 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
660 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-07-28

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00122
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.66600, -106.70610
Age
55 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.