Peterson Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS DOWNSTREAM OF DAM
River/StreamGALLINAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates35.65000, -105.27940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage255 acre-ft
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Normal Storage211 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge18,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/29/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00022
Federal IDNM00022
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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