Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 19 ft (taller than 15% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00651 |
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
ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY WATER UTILITY AUTH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1?
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 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 Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1?
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 is owned by ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY WATER UTILITY AUTH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 built?
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1?
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1?
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Settled Water Storage Dam No. 1 was last inspected on November 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.