Alamos Detention Dam
New Mexico — Sandoval County — Canada Alamos
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| River | Canada Alamos |
| Coordinates | 36.02281, -107.53732 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,660 ft |
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14,186 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 27, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Debris Control |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.