Jemez Canyon Dam - Santa Ana Pueblo Protection Works
Jemez Canyon Dam - Santa Ana Pueblo Protection Works is an earth dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Jemez Canyon Dam - Santa Ana Pueblo Protection Works
The primary purpose of Jemez Canyon Dam - Santa Ana Pueblo Protection Works is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Albuquerque District (federal).
The dam stands 24 feet tall. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Mexico dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Bernalillo |
| Coordinates | 35.42483, -106.61668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00003 |
| Federal ID | NM00003S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |