Cottonwood-walnut Site #6

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Nearest CityCOTTONWOOD
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates32.92213, -104.57189

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height61 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length8,607 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,402 acre-ft
Max Storage13,402 acre-ft
Drainage Area49 sq mi
Max Discharge95,600 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 IDNM00502
Federal IDNM00502
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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