La Jara

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Nearest Citynone
River/StreamLa Jara Creek
Coordinates36.73960, -107.00069

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,848 acre-ft
Max Storage1,848 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,550 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge136 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00188
Federal IDNM00188
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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