Eagle Nest Dam
About Eagle Nest Dam
Eagle Nest Dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 18, 1979. The Register lists it for its agriculture, conservation, engineering and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 3 acres.
What it isNew Mexico Place listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗Finding Eagle Nest Dam
3 miles southeast of Eagle Nest off U.S. 64, in Eagle Nest, NM
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Eagle Nest Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Eagle Nest Dam
Is Eagle Nest Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 18, 1979 (Register number 79001537).
Is Eagle Nest Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Taos Pueblo, 18.7 miles away.
Can you visit Eagle Nest Dam?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Eagle Nest Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847194 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.