Ladera Dam No. 12

Bernalillo County, New Mexico (near ALBUQUERQUE)

River/Stream: LADERA ARROYO

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
1,816 ft
Reservoir Storage
100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
52,568 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2018-11-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00433
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
35.10378, -106.73305
Age
50 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.