South Domingo Baca Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — ARROYO DOMINGO BACA

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverARROYO DOMINGO BACA
Coordinates35.17221, -106.50883

Physical Characteristics

NID Height81 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 10, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Other NameSouth Arroyo De Domingo Baca 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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