Conchas Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Nearest CityLOGAN
River/StreamCANADIAN RIVER/CONCHAS RIVER
Coordinates35.40270, -104.19050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height235 ft
Dam Height200 ft
Dam Length19,500 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage709,119 acre-ft
Max Storage709,119 acre-ft
Normal Storage61,532 acre-ft
Surface Area2,694 acres
Drainage Area7,409 sq mi
Max Discharge632,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Albuquerque District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00006
Federal IDNM00006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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