Brantley Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Nearest CityCARLSBAD
River/StreamPECOS RIVER
Coordinates32.54780, -104.37810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height144 ft
Dam Height144 ft
Dam Length20,850 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage966,300 acre-ft
Max Storage966,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,054 acre-ft
Surface Area39,301 acres
Drainage Area17,650 sq mi
Max Discharge352,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection02/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00500
Federal IDNM00500
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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