N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.12.16
Upon issuance of a certificate of construction the state engineer shall issue a license to operate a dam. The license to operate a dam shall address operation conditions and dams shall be operated in accordance with the operation conditions. In addition, dams classified as high and significant hazard potential shall operate in accordance with the operation and maintenance manual and emergency action plan prepared in accordance with Sections 17 and 18 of 19.25.12 NMAC. Failure to comply with the conditions of the license to operate a dam may result in a state engineer order that limits operation, requires specific action by the owner and if necessary the license to operate a dam may be revoked by the state engineer. If a license to operate a dam is revoked the state engineer may order the dam breached in accordance with Subsections B or C of 19.25.12.19 NMAC.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.12.16