Nichols Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| Nearest City | SANTA FE |
| River/Stream | SANTA FE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.69080, -105.88020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Length | 622 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,690 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SANTA FE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |