Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam dam
Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam
Located in the scenic landscape of McKinley County, New Mexico, the Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam serves as a vital component of the water supply infrastructure in the region. Built in 1982 with a height of 8 feet and a length spanning 2200 feet, this earth dam harnesses the flow of the Casmero Draw-OS river or stream to provide a storage capacity of 76.47 acre-feet. Despite its poor condition assessment in 2019, the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, emphasizing its importance in maintaining water security for the local community.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer, the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The primary purpose of the Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam is water supply, highlighting its critical role in meeting the needs of residents and industries in the area. With a risk assessment rating of high (2), there is a recognition of the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to safeguard the dam and mitigate potential hazards.
As a key feature of the water resource infrastructure in the region, the Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between public utilities, regulatory agencies, and designers like Burns & McDonnell. Its strategic location, design, and functionality underscore its significance in ensuring water security and stability for the community of Prewitt and beyond. Despite its challenges, the dam remains a cornerstone of water management in the area, embodying a commitment to sustainable resource utilization and climate resilience.
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 Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Nutria Near Ramah | 0 cfs | → |
| Rio San Jose Near Grants | 2 cfs | → |
| Zuni River Abv Black Rock Reservoir | · | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam.
⛺ Campgrounds
- Bluewater Lake State Park
- Ojo Redondo Campground
- Ojo Redondo
- Grants Koa
- Mcgaffey Campground
- Lavaland Rv Park
Track Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam
Where does the data for Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam 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 Escalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam.