Jemez Canyon Dam, New Mexico, USA

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Quick Facts About Jemez Canyon Dam

Location: Sandoval, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.394162, -106.546619
River: Jemez River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1953
Dam Height: 149 ft (45 m)
Dam Length: 870 ft (265 m)
Dam Capacity: 264,700 acre-ft (326,502 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Jemez Canyon Dam Information

Jemez Canyon Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 7 miles from Bernalillo, Sandoval, New Mexico.

The dam, which is on the Jemez River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Other benefits.

The dam was designed by CESPA and commissioned in 1953 and is currently owned by USACE – Albuquerque District.

Jemez Canyon Dam Structure

The Jemez Canyon Dam is approximately 870 feet (265 m) long, 149 feet (45 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Jemez Canyon Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 29,712 acre-ft (36,649 Ml) and maximum capacity of 264,700 acre-ft (326,502 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,396 acres (565 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,034 square miles (2,678 square kilometres).

Jemez Canyon Dam Spillway

The dam has a 428 feet (130 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 319300 cubic feet per second (9042 cubic metres per second).

Jemez Canyon Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Jemez Canyon Dam
Sandoval, 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) 149 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 870 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 264,700 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1,034 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Jemez Canyon Dam Weather

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Jemez Canyon Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Jemez Canyon Dam?

Jemez Canyon Dam is in New Mexico.

In which county is the Jemez Canyon Dam?

Jemez Canyon Dam is in Sandoval County.

How high is the Jemez Canyon Dam?

Jemez Canyon Dam is 149 feet high.

How long is the Jemez Canyon Dam?

Jemez Canyon Dam is 870 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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