Black Arroyo Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
Nearest CityALBUQUERQUE
River/StreamBLACK ARROYO
Coordinates35.21474, -106.67814

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length3,273 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage486 acre-ft
Max Storage486 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge21,428 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/26/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00538
Federal IDNM00538
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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