Black Rock

McKinley County, New Mexico (near Black Rock)

River/Stream: Zuni River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
90 ft
Dam Length
780 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,780 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
65,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-09-30

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
NM00145
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
35.09366, -108.78610
Age
118 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.