Dams in New Mexico
398
Total Dams
219
High Hazard
55.03%
% High Hazard
65.5 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana | 49 | 33 | 67.35% | 67.4 yrs |
| Rio Arriba | 36 | 27 | 75.00% | 63.6 yrs |
| Bernalillo | 27 | 26 | 96.30% | 41.0 yrs |
| Grant | 20 | 16 | 80.00% | 62.1 yrs |
| San Juan | 28 | 13 | 46.43% | 53.3 yrs |
| Sandoval | 30 | 13 | 43.33% | 62.9 yrs |
| Colfax | 34 | 11 | 32.35% | 88.3 yrs |
| Sierra | 14 | 11 | 78.57% | 63.8 yrs |
| Eddy | 21 | 8 | 38.10% | 56.6 yrs |
| Otero | 8 | 7 | 87.50% | 59.1 yrs |
| McKinley | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 73.2 yrs |
| Santa Fe | 8 | 7 | 87.50% | 79.0 yrs |
| Cibola | 14 | 7 | 50.00% | 59.6 yrs |
| Taos | 7 | 6 | 85.71% | 62.7 yrs |
| Chaves | 6 | 5 | 83.33% | 65.2 yrs |
| San Miguel | 9 | 5 | 55.56% | 89.0 yrs |
| Guadalupe | 4 | 4 | 100.00% | 92.3 yrs |
| Lincoln | 4 | 4 | 100.00% | 65.8 yrs |
| Curry | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 42.0 yrs |
| Union | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 73.8 yrs |
| Mora | 5 | 1 | 20.00% | 83.4 yrs |
| Luna | 8 | 0 | 0.00% | 62.4 yrs |
| Socorro | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 56.7 yrs |
| Catron | 6 | 0 | 0.00% | 63.7 yrs |
| Hidalgo | 13 | 0 | 0.00% | 61.9 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in New Mexico
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo | 402 ft | San Juan | High Hazard |
| Abiquiu Dam | 340 ft | Rio Arriba | High Hazard |
| Cobre Main Tailings Dam | 310 ft | Grant | High Hazard |
| Elephant Butte | 301 ft | Sierra | High Hazard |
| Questa Tailings Dam 1 | 280 ft | Taos | High Hazard |
| Heron | 269 ft | Rio Arriba | High Hazard |
| Cochiti Dam | 251 ft | Sandoval | High Hazard |
| El Vado | 230 ft | Rio Arriba | High Hazard |
| Chino Mines Tailings Dam No. 7 | 230 ft | Grant | High Hazard |
| Santa Rosa Dam | 214 ft | Guadalupe | High Hazard |