San Mateo Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
Nearest CitySAN MATEO
River/StreamSAN MATEO CREEK
Coordinates35.32370, -107.63380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge3,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSAN MATEO COMMUNITY DITCH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/03/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00356
Federal IDNM00356
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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