Eagle Nest Dam

Colfax County, New Mexico (near UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS)

River/Stream: CIMARRON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
142 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
98,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1918
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,990 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-05-21

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
NM00351
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.53166, -105.22954
Age
108 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.