Mariposa Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — BOCA NEGRA ARROYOS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverBOCA NEGRA ARROYOS
Coordinates35.15640, -106.69470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length5,150 ft
NID Storage670 acre-ft
Max Storage670 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 2, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
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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