Sumner Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | De Baca |
| Nearest City | FORT SUMNER |
| River/Stream | PECOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.60740, -104.38980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 164 ft |
| Dam Height | 164 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,084 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227,683 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227,683 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63,690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,615 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,511 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |