Dams in San Miguel County, New Mexico
9Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in San Miguel County, New Mexico
San Miguel County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in San Miguel County is 89 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Conchas Dam at 235 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conchas Dam | High | Not Available | 235 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1940 |
| Storrie Dam | High | Poor | 90 | Irrigation | 1921 |
| Bradner Dam | High | Satisfactory | 70 | Water Supply | 1950 |
| Peterson Dam | High | Fair | 50 | Water Supply | 1911 |
| Pecos Arroyo Watershed Site 1 | High | Poor | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Aragon Dam | Low | Fair | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1942 |
| Sink Hole Gap Reservoir | Low | Poor | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1943 |
| Corralitas Dam | Low | Fair | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1942 |
| Lake Isabel Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Irrigation | 1919 |