Embudo Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Nearest City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| River/Stream | EMBUDO CANYON |
| Coordinates | 35.09830, -106.47330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,840 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 | Yes |