Lake Mescalero North Dam

Otero County, New Mexico (near Hollywood)

River/Stream: Carrizo Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
320 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,390 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
26,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-10-10

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00161
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
33.30220, -105.68440
Age
52 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.