Cochiti Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySandoval
Nearest CityCOCHITI PUEBLO
River/StreamRIO GRANDE & SANTA FE
Coordinates35.61658, -106.31784

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height251 ft
Dam Height251 ft
Dam Length28,300 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage722,000 acre-ft
Max Storage722,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage50,130 acre-ft
Surface Area1,200 acres
Drainage Area14,635 sq mi
Max Discharge136,360 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Albuquerque District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00404
Federal IDNM00404
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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