Borrega Detention Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
Nearest CityALBUQUERQUE
River/StreamBORREGA ARROYO
Coordinates35.01615, -106.72810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge15,432 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/25/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00596
Federal IDNM00596
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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