Boca Negra Detention Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyBernalillo
Nearest CityALBUQUERQUE
River/StreamBOCA NEGRA ARROYO
Coordinates35.16579, -106.72579

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length3,560 ft
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage241 acre-ft
Max Storage241 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge37,816 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerALBUQUERQUE METRO ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/14/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00695
Federal IDNM00695
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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