Cuchillo-negro Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Nearest City | RURAL BUSINESS |
| River/Stream | CICHILLO - NEGRO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.21900, -107.31631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 161 ft |
| Dam Height | 123 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 325 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |