Cottonw Ood-walnut Site #8

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Nearest CityCOTTONWOOD
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates32.96354, -104.59735

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length8,832 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,699 acre-ft
Max Storage13,699 acre-ft
Drainage Area60 sq mi
Max Discharge70,244 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCOTTONWOOD-WALNUT CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/27/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00501
Federal IDNM00501
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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