Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 73% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | NM00278 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CORONADO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam?
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam?
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam is owned by CORONADO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam built?
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam?
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam?
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 52 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Sandia Mountain Site No. 1 Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.