Storage Dams

3      

Canals

41.1 mi  

Laterals

137.6 mi  

Drains

31.8 mi  

Location

From Avalon Dam south to vicinity of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Construction period

Private construction. Rehabilitated by Reclamation Service in 1906

Length

3.1 mi  

Diversion capacity

450 cfs  

Typical section:

   Bottom width

45 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

4.5 ft  

Location

Near Carlsbad, New Mexico, on east side of Pecos River.

Construction period

Private construction. Rehabilitated by Reclamation Service in 1906.

Length

5.8 mi  

Diversion capacity

450 cfs  

Typical section, unlined:

   Length

1.7 mi  

   Bottom width

5 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

2 ft  

Typical section, lined:

   Length

4.1 mi  

   Bottom width

3 ft  

   Side slopes

1.25:1  

   Water depth

2.2 ft  

   Lining thickness

3 in  

Location

From near Carlsbad, New Mexico, southeast along Pecos River

Construction period

Private construction. Rehabilitated by Reclamation Service in 1906-07

Length

21.5 mi  

Diversion capacity

400 cfs  

Typical section unlined:

   Length

13.6 mi  

   Bottom width

30 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

3.5 ft  

Typical section, lined

   Length

7.9 mi  

   Bottom width

12 ft  

   Side slopes

1.25:1  

   Water depth

3.5 ft  

   Lining thickness

3 in  

Location

Near Pecos River, about 15 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico

Construction period

Private construction. Rehabilitated by Reclamation Service in 1906.

Length

6.6 mi  

Diversion capacity

80 cfs  

Typical section, unlined:

   Length

1.5 mi  

   Bottom width

10 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

2.5 ft  

Typical section, lined:

   Length

5.1 mi  

   Bottom width

8 ft  

   Side slopes

1.25:1  

   Water depth

2 ft  

   Lining thickness

3 in