Don Felipe Detention Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
Nearest CityALBUQUERQUE
River/StreamPAJARITO ARROYO
Coordinates34.99782, -106.72538

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage525 acre-ft
Max Storage525 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge18,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/05/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00458
Federal IDNM00458
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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