El Vado Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | EL VADO |
| River/Stream | RIO CHAMA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.59380, -106.73320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 230 ft |
| Dam Height | 230 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,326 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209,330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209,330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,380 acres |
| Drainage Area | 794 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |