Avalon Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Nearest City | CARLSBAD |
| River/Stream | PECOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 32.49200, -104.25280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,025 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,334 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,850 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17,816 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |