Eagle Nest Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS |
| River/Stream | CIMARRON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.53166, -105.22954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 142 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,496 acres |
| Drainage Area | 184 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,990 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |