Hatch Reservoir Dam
Hatch Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hatch Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Hatch Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdanat, Bravo (private). It impounds the San Jose-os near Regina.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Regina |
| River/Stream | San Jose-os |
| Coordinates | 36.19642, -106.94440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDANAT, BRAVO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00364 |
| Federal ID | NM00364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |