Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Quick Facts

Location: Eddy, New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.824044, -104.492523
River: Eagle Draw River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1995
Dam Height: 60 ft (18 m)
Dam Length: 22,500 ft (6,858 m)
Dam Capacity: 33,700 acre-ft (41,568 Ml)
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Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Information

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Artesia, Eddy, New Mexico.

The dam, which is on the Eagle Draw River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1995 and is currently owned by EAGLE DRAW FLOOD DISTRICT.

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Structure

The Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam is approximately 22,500 feet (6,858 m) long, 60 feet (18 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 33,700 acre-ft (41,568 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,740 acres (704 ha) and the total catchment area is 181 square miles (469 square kilometres).

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Spillway

The dam has a 700 feet (213 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 125600 cubic feet per second (3557 cubic metres per second).

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam
Eddy, New Mexico
Height (ft)
60
Length (Ft)
22,500
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
33,700
Drainage Area (sq miles)
181
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Weather

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Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam?

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam is in New Mexico.

In which county is the Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam?

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam is in Eddy County.

How high is the Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam?

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam is 60 feet high.

How long is the Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam?

Eagle-Tumbleweed Draw Watershed Dam is 22,500 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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