Nutria No. 2

McKinley County, New Mexico (near Zuni)

River/Stream: Rio Nutria

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
1,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,923 acre-ft
Year Completed
1934
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
25,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00141
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
35.19440, -108.69040
Age
92 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.