Lower Tansil Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Nearest CityCARLSBAD
River/StreamPECOS RIVER
Coordinates32.41110, -104.22250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Normal Storage252 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area18,000 sq mi
Max Discharge11,180 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF CARLSBAD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/26/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00183
Federal IDNM00183
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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