Lower Nielson Retarding Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
Nearest CityBLUEWATER
River/StreamBLUEWATER CREEK-TR
Coordinates35.25200, -107.98890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBLUEWATER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00489
Federal IDNM00489
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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