Bluewater Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Nearest City | BLUEWATER |
| River/Stream | BLUEWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.29222, -108.11183 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38,510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,730 acres |
| Drainage Area | 207 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BLUEWATER-TOLTEC IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |