Arroyo Del Oso Detention Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Nearest City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK BEAR CANYON ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 35.14100, -106.56821 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,061 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |