Juans Lake

Juans Lake is an earth dam located in San Juan County, New Mexico. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Juans Lake

The primary purpose of Juans Lake 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 Kim-me-ni-oli Wash - Os.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,501 acre-feet.

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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Juan
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamKim-me-ni-oli Wash - Os
Coordinates36.09370, -108.16110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,501 acre-ft
Max Storage2,501 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00330
Federal IDNM00330
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams