Silver Lake
New Mexico — Otero County — Silver Springs Creek -TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| River | Silver Springs Creek -TR |
| Coordinates | 33.01778, -105.63361 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 1, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BIA |
| Other Name | Cienega Retention Dam;Silver Springs Dam |
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.