Cabresto Dam

Taos County, New Mexico (near QUESTA)

River/Stream: LAKE FORK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
78 ft
Dam Length
218 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,442 acre-ft
Year Completed
2012
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,579 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-06-20

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
NM00240
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.74620, -105.49910
Age
14 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.