Ladera Dam No. 15

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — LADERA ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverLADERA ARROYO
Coordinates35.12107, -106.70856

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length8,000 ft
NID Storage1,128 acre-ft
Max Storage1,128 acre-ft
Surface Area272 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 20, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Other NameLadera Detention Basin

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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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