About this property
The Eagle Nest Dam is a dam just east of the town of Eagle Nest, New Mexico on U.S. Route 64. The dam, on private property, is on the Cimarron River, and is responsible for Eagle Nest Lake.
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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 79001537. It was listed on April 17, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Eagle Nest Dam listed on the National Register?
Eagle Nest Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Eagle Nest Dam?
Eagle Nest Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eagle Nest Dam?
The period of significance for Eagle Nest Dam is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Eagle Nest Dam?
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