Las Ventanas Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — NORTH PIEDRAS MARCADAS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverNORTH PIEDRAS MARCADAS
Coordinates35.19582, -106.72039

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length5,925 ft
NID Storage323 acre-ft
Max Storage323 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 14, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1999
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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