Alamos Detention Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Cuba, NM |
| River/Stream | Canada Alamos |
| Coordinates | 36.02281, -107.53732 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14,186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |