J. O. Smith And Sons #1 dam
J. O. Smith And Sons #1
J. O. Smith and Sons #1 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Huerfano, Colorado, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1964, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4 acres and a drainage area of 3 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, J. O. Smith and Sons #1 has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2013. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, with a controlled unregulated spillway and a maximum discharge of 4909 cubic feet per second. The surrounding Cucharas River-TR watershed benefits from the water storage and management provided by this dam, contributing to sustainable water resource management in the region.
Overall, J. O. Smith and Sons #1 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Colorado, ensuring the availability of water for various purposes while maintaining a low hazard potential. With its strategic location and efficient design, this Earth dam continues to play a significant role in the irrigation and water supply network of the area, demonstrating the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around J. O. Smith And Sons #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cucharas River At Boyd Ranch | 4 cfs | → |
| Huerfano River At Badito | 12 cfs | → |
| Trinchera C Ab Turners Ranch | 5 cfs | → |
| Trinchera C Ab Mtn Home Re | 3 cfs | → |
| Huerfano R At Manzanares Xing | 16 cfs | → |
| Sangre De Cristo Creek Near Fort Garland | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J. O. Smith And Sons #1.
Campgrounds
- Yucca - Lathrop State Park
- Pinon - Lathrop State Park
- Cordova Pass Picnic Area And Campground
- Bear Lake
- Blue Lake
- Purgatoire Campground
Fishing spots
- Daigre And Wahatoya Lake
- Wahatoya Lake Reservoir
- Horseshoe Reservoir (Lathrop Sp)
- Martin Lake
- Huerfano State Wildlife Area
- North Lake
Track J. O. Smith And Sons #1 in the Snoflo app
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About J. O. Smith And Sons #1
Where does the data for J. O. Smith And Sons #1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of J. O. Smith And Sons #1.