Boca Negra Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — BOCA NEGRA ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverBOCA NEGRA ARROYO
Coordinates35.16579, -106.72579

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length3,560 ft
NID Storage241 acre-ft
Max Storage241 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed2014
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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