Dams in Taos County, New Mexico
7Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Taos County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Questa Tailings Dam 1 at 280 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questa Tailings Dam 1 | High | Satisfactory | 280 | Tailings | 1980 |
| Questa Tailings Dam 4 | High | Satisfactory | 212 | Tailings | 1966 |
| Costilla Dam | High | Fair | 138 | Irrigation | 1920 |
| Cabresto Dam | High | Satisfactory | 78 | Irrigation | 2012 |
| Carson Dam | High | Poor | 65 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1935 |
| Rc&d Project Measure 83 Dam | High | Poor | 51 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Upper Fawn Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation |