Dams in Cibola County, New Mexico

15Total Dams
8High Hazard
3Significant
DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Bluewater DamHighFair99Irrigation1927
PaguateHighPoor54Irrigation1949
San Mateo Lake DamHighUnsatisfactory53Irrigation1935
AcomitaHighPoor48Irrigation1938
Prop Canyon Site 1 DamHighPoor31Flood Risk Reduction1960
Lower Nielson Retarding DamHighPoor27Flood Risk Reduction1987
Mesita DamHighPoor21Tailings
Prop Canyon Site 2a DamHighPoor17Flood Risk Reduction1961
Homestake Mining Company Evap Pond No.1SignificantPoor39Other1990
Homestake Mining Company Evap Pond No.2SignificantPoor31Other1995
Homestake Evaporation Pond 3SignificantSatisfactory13Other2010
Seboyeta Irrigation DamLowFair29Irrigation1969
SeamaLowNot Rated261978
Tx Diversion Dam No 3LowNot Rated14Debris Control1969
Badger Detention DamLowNot Rated10Debris Control1961