Abiquiu Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | ABIQUIU |
| River/Stream | RIO CHAMA |
| Coordinates | 36.23792, -106.42663 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 354 ft |
| Dam Height | 340 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,369,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,369,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,146 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |