Ladera Dam No. 15

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
Nearest CityALBUQUERQUE
River/StreamLADERA ARROYO
Coordinates35.12107, -106.70856

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length8,000 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,128 acre-ft
Max Storage1,128 acre-ft
Surface Area272 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge11,515 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/20/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00435
Federal IDNM00435
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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