Borrega Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — BORREGA ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverBORREGA ARROYO
Coordinates35.01615, -106.72810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Other NameBorrega Arroyo Dam

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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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