Elephant Butte Dam

Sierra County, New Mexico (near TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES)

River/Stream: RIO GRANDE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
306 ft
Dam Length
1,379 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,593,255 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
38,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-03-02

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00129
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
33.15410, -107.19190
Age
110 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.