Fenton Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySandoval
Nearest CityGILMAN
River/StreamRIO CEBOLLA
Coordinates35.88213, -106.72974

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length362 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage721 acre-ft
Max Storage721 acre-ft
Normal Storage256 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area47 sq mi
Max Discharge23,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/03/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00177
Federal IDNM00177
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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