Mariposa Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Nearest City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| River/Stream | BOCA NEGRA ARROYOS |
| Coordinates | 35.15640, -106.69470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |