About this property
Conchas Dam is a dam on the Canadian River in San Miguel County, New Mexico in the United States, about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Santa Rosa. Forming Conchas Lake, it is a concrete gravity dam flanked by earthen wing dikes, standing 235 feet (72 m) high with a total length of 19,500 feet (5,900 m). The dam serves mainly for irrigation water supply and flood control and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. First proposed in the early 1930s, the dam was initially rejected because of its remote site and Depression conditions in New Mexico. However, the dam was made a possibility in 1935 with the passage of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, which authorized several public works projects in New Mexico to provide relief to unemployment.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000454. It was listed on May 21, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Conchas Dam Historic District listed on the National Register?
Conchas Dam Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Conchas Dam Historic District?
Conchas Dam Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Conchas Dam Historic District?
The period of significance for Conchas Dam Historic District is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 900.
Can I research the history near Conchas Dam Historic District?
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