Cottonwood-Walnut Site #8
New Mexico, Eddy County, COTTONWOOD CREEK
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| River | COTTONWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.96354, -104.59735 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,832 ft |
| NID Storage | 13,699 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,699 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | - |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 19, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD-WALNUT CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT |
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.