Elephant Butte Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Nearest CityTRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
River/StreamRIO GRANDE RIVER
Coordinates33.16950, -107.20350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height59 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,593,255 acre-ft
Max Storage2,593,255 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,065,010 acre-ft
Surface Area42,750 acres
Drainage Area28,900 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00129
Federal IDNM00129S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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