Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond is an earth dam located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 560 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond
The primary purpose of Sandia Peak Phase 2 Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sandia Peak Ski Company (private). It impounds the Canyon Madera near La Madera.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Nearest City | La Madera |
| River/Stream | Canyon Madera |
| Coordinates | 35.20200, -106.41770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sandia Peak Ski Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00481 |
| Federal ID | NM00481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |