Lake Mescalero
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| Nearest City | Hollywood |
| River/Stream | Carrizo Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.29970, -105.68370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 93 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |