Don Felipe Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — PAJARITO ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverPAJARITO ARROYO
Coordinates34.99782, -106.72538

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
NID Storage525 acre-ft
Max Storage525 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 5, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY

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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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