East Catchment Basin Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
The East Catchment Basin Dam, located in Eddy, New Mexico, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Office of the State Engineer.
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Summary
Built for tailings purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 2840 feet, with a storage capacity of 760 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam remains in operation and under regular inspection by state authorities.
With a surface area of 54.1 acres, the East Catchment Basin Dam presents a moderate risk level and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) meeting guidelines. The last inspection in February 2019 highlighted the need for improved risk management measures due to its significant hazard potential. The dam's location in a rural area underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and ensuring its compliance with state regulations for the safety of nearby communities and the surrounding environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the East Catchment Basin Dam an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment.
Dam Length |
2840 |
Dam Height |
33 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
54.1 |
Nid Storage |
760 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
East Catchment Basin Dam