Piedras Marcadas Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — PIEDRAS MARCADAS ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverPIEDRAS MARCADAS ARROYO
Coordinates35.17423, -106.67828

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage649 acre-ft
Max Storage649 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
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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