Dams in Otero County, New Mexico

9Total Dams
8High Hazard
0Significant
DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Lake MescaleroHighSatisfactory93Recreation1974
Upper Penasco Site 2HighFair68Flood Risk Reduction1959
Silver LakeHighSatisfactory57Recreation1963
Upper Penasco Site 1HighPoor57Flood Risk Reduction1960
Upper Penasco Site 3aHighPoor52Flood Risk Reduction1959
La Luz-fresnal East ReservoirHighPoor37Water Supply1993
Eagle Creek No. 1HighFair31Recreation1950
La Luz-fresnal North & South ReservoirsHighPoor28Water Supply1961
Lee DetentionLowNot Rated26Debris Control1962