Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond
Key Takeaway
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond is classified as low hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 38.7% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | NM00481 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SANDIA PEAK SKI COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond?
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond?
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond is owned by SANDIA PEAK SKI COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond built?
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Peak Phase 2 Pond?
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond?
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond has a dam height of 28 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 Peak Phase 2 Pond last inspected?
Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond was last inspected on June 14, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.