Badger Detention Dam
Badger Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Cibola County, New Mexico, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Badger Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Badger Detention Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Rio Puerco Offstr.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 193 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2019.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| River/Stream | Rio Puerco Offstr |
| Coordinates | 34.80700, -107.43900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00024 |
| Federal ID | NM00024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |