Arroyo Del Oso Detention Dam
New Mexico — Bernalillo County — SOUTH FORK BEAR CANYON ARROYO
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| River | SOUTH FORK BEAR CANYON ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 35.14100, -106.56821 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,061 ft |
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 31, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE |
| Other Name | South Bear Canyon Det Dam |
Location Map
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.