Navajo Reservoir is a man-made lake situated in the upstream part of the San Juan River, which is located in the northwest corner of New Mexico.
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The construction of the reservoir began in 1958, and it was completed in 1962. The reservoir has a capacity of 1,708,600 acre-feet, making it the second largest body of water in New Mexico. The San Juan River and its tributaries provide the majority of the water supply to the reservoir, with snowmelt runoff contributing to the supply in the spring. The reservoir is used for various recreational activities, such as boating, fishing, and camping. Additionally, it provides irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural lands. The Navajo Dam and Reservoir project has played a significant role in the economic development of the region.
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.01% |
| Percent of Normal | 86% |
| Minimum |
4,200.0 acre-ft
1962-07-01 |
| Maximum |
1,731,750.0 acre-ft
1973-07-03 |
| Average | 1,153,454 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 402 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 382 |
| Drainage_Area | 3190 |
| Year_Completed | 1962 |
| Dam_Height | 402 |
| Structural_Height | 402 |
| River_Or_Stream | SAN JUAN RIVER |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 19000 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Storage | 1986600 |
| Dam_Length | 3648 |
San Juan River Near Archuleta
|
280cfs |
Los Pinos River At La Boca
|
40cfs |
Spring Creek At La Boca
|
40cfs |
Animas River Near Cedar Hill
|
260cfs |
San Juan River Near Carracas
|
187cfs |
Florida River At Bondad
|
-888cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pine River - Navajo Lake State Park
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Sims Mesa - Navajo Lake State Park
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Simon Canyon Dispersed
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Cottonwood - Navajo Lake State Park
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