El Vado Dam

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (near EL VADO)

River/Stream: RIO CHAMA RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
230 ft
Dam Length
1,326 ft
Reservoir Storage
209,330 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
17,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-07-28

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
NM10008
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.59380, -106.73320
Age
91 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.