John Robert Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — BEAR CANYON ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverBEAR CANYON ARROYO
Coordinates35.13792, -106.51465

Physical Characteristics

NID Height69 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length1,820 ft
NID Storage659 acre-ft
Max Storage659 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Other NameJuan Tabo Flood Detention 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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