Stone Lake Dike 3
Stone Lake Dike 3 is an earth dam located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, built in 1966. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stone Lake Dike 3
The primary purpose of Stone Lake Dike 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Boulder Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 465 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,994 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Boulder Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.72230, -106.86570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,994 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,994 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,816 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 465 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00244 |
| Federal ID | NM00244S003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |