Eagle Creek No. 1

S FK EAGLE CREEK· Otero, New Mexico·
High Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Eagle Creek No. 1 is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length800 ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
NID IDNM00680

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 13, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BIA

Federal Government

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Lake Mescalero

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eagle Creek No. 1?

Eagle Creek No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Eagle Creek No. 1?

Eagle Creek No. 1 is owned by BIA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Eagle Creek No. 1 last inspected?

Eagle Creek No. 1 was last inspected on June 13, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.