Piedras Marcadas Detention Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Nearest City | ALBUQUERQUE |
| River/Stream | PIEDRAS MARCADAS ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 35.17423, -106.67828 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 649 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 649 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |