Embudo Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — EMBUDO CANYON

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverEMBUDO CANYON
Coordinates35.09830, -106.47330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,010 ft
NID Storage340 acre-ft
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

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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.

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