Zia
Zia is an earth dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Zia
The primary purpose of Zia is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Jemez River near Zia Pueblo.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 602 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2018.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Zia Pueblo |
| River/Stream | Jemez River |
| Coordinates | 35.52694, -106.75888 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2243.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 602 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 602 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 358 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00159 |
| Federal ID | NM00159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |