Cass Draw Site 2 Dam
Cass Draw Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Eddy County, New Mexico, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cass Draw Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Cass Draw Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Carlsbad Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Cass Draw near Loving.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 3,676 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 372 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2019.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Nearest City | Loving |
| River/Stream | Cass Draw |
| Coordinates | 32.31450, -104.19460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,676 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CARLSBAD IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00269 |
| Federal ID | NM00269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |