Elephant Butte Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Nearest City | TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
| River/Stream | RIO GRANDE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 33.16950, -107.20350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,593,255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,593,255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,065,010 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42,750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28,900 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |