Elephant Butte Dam
CountryUSA
Height92 m
Year1916
TypeGravity
RiverRio Grande
About Elephant Butte Dam
Was the largest irrigation dam in the world when built. 92 m tall. The reservoir is 64 km long. Provides water to the Elephant Butte Irrigation District.
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