Bonito Dam

Lincoln County, New Mexico (near BONITO)

River/Stream: RIO BONITO

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
113 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,230 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
66,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-04-30

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
NM00249
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
33.45590, -105.73140
Age
96 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.