Peterson Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| Nearest City | UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS DOWNSTREAM OF DAM |
| River/Stream | GALLINAS RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 35.65000, -105.27940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LAS VEGAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |