Westgate Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — AMOLE ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverAMOLE ARROYO
Coordinates35.04460, -106.76537

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,095 ft
NID Storage920 acre-ft
Max Storage920 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 25, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
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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