Upper Tansil Dam
New Mexico — Eddy County — PECOS RIVER
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| River | PECOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 32.42390, -104.21970 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| NID Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 26, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1893 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF CARLSBAD |
Location Map
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.