Six Mile Power Dam

New Mexico — Eddy County — PECOS RIVER

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
RiverPECOS RIVER
Coordinates32.38371, -104.14577

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 18, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CARLSBAD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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