South Domingo Baca Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
Nearest CityALBUQUERQUE
River/StreamARROYO DOMINGO BACA
Coordinates35.17221, -106.50883

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height81 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge28,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00424
Federal IDNM00424
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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