Nambe Falls Dam

Santa Fe County, New Mexico (near NAMBE PUEBLO)

River/Stream: RIO NAMBE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
150 ft
Dam Length
993 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,601 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
22,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-09-14

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00412
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
35.84590, -105.90590
Age
50 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.