Arroyo Del Oso Detention Dam

New Mexico — Bernalillo County — SOUTH FORK BEAR CANYON ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
RiverSOUTH FORK BEAR CANYON ARROYO
Coordinates35.14100, -106.56821

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length3,061 ft
NID Storage840 acre-ft
Max Storage840 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
Other NameSouth Bear Canyon Det 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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