Dulce

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (near Dulce)

River/Stream: Dulce Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
591 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,213 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
3,744 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-09-15

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00186
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.87973, -107.00220
Age
123 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.