Bluewater Dam, New Mexico, USA

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Quick Facts About Bluewater Dam

Location: Cibola, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.29222, -108.11183
River: Bluewater Creek River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Arch
Commissioned: 1927
Dam Height: 75 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 655 ft (200 m)
Dam Capacity: 44,150 acre-ft (54,458 Ml)

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Bluewater Dam Information

Bluewater Dam is an arch dam located about 10 miles from Bluewater, Cibola, New Mexico.

The dam, which is on the Bluewater Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1927 and is currently owned by BLUEWATER-TOLTEC IRRIGATION DISTRICT.

Bluewater Dam Structure

The Bluewater Dam is approximately 655 feet (200 m) long, 75 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Bluewater Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 38,510 acre-ft (47,501 Ml) and maximum capacity of 44,150 acre-ft (54,458 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,730 acres (700 ha) and the total catchment area is 207 square miles (536 square kilometres).

Bluewater Dam Spillway

The dam has a 195 feet (59 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 3260 cubic feet per second (92 cubic metres per second).

Bluewater Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Bluewater Dam
Cibola, New Mexico
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 75 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 655 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 44,150 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 207 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Bluewater Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bluewater Dam?

Bluewater Dam is in New Mexico.

In which county is the Bluewater Dam?

Bluewater Dam is in Cibola County.

How high is the Bluewater Dam?

Bluewater Dam is 75 feet high.

How long is the Bluewater Dam?

Bluewater Dam is 655 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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