Eagle Creek No. 1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyOtero
Nearest CityRuidoso
River/StreamSouth Fork Eagle Creek
Coordinates33.38600, -105.74640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/28/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00680
Federal IDNM00680
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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