Cuchillo-Negro Dam
New Mexico — Sierra County
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Coordinates | 33.21900, -107.31631 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 161 ft |
| Dam Height | 123 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| NID Storage | 20,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1991 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | CITY OF TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
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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.