Navajo Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Juan
Nearest CityBLOOMFIELD
River/StreamSAN JUAN RIVER
Coordinates36.80150, -107.61170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height402 ft
Dam Height402 ft
Dam Length3,648 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,986,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,986,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,708,600 acre-ft
Surface Area19,000 acres
Drainage Area3,206 sq mi
Max Discharge34,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00120
Federal IDNM00120
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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