Encino Det Dam 049 dam
Encino Det Dam 049
Encino Det Dam 049, located in Sandoval, New Mexico, is a gravity dam primarily designed for debris control on the Arroyo Jarido. Built in 1964 by the Bureau of Land Management, this structure stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a length of 1996 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 57.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.5 acres, making it an essential asset for managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The last inspection in September 2017 revealed that the dam's condition was not rated, underscoring the importance of regular assessments to ensure its structural integrity. With a history of federal ownership and funding, the Bureau of Land Management continues to oversee the operation, design, and regulatory aspects of Encino Det Dam 049, highlighting the critical role of federal agencies in managing water infrastructure for climate resilience.
As a key component of the water management infrastructure in New Mexico, Encino Det Dam 049 serves as a vital resource for mitigating debris flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential hazards. With its controlled spillway and low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and quantity in the region. However, ongoing monitoring and risk management measures are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this important water resource infrastructure.
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 Encino Det Dam 049 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Jemez River Near Jemez | 12 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 127 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 150 cfs | → |
| Rito De Los Frijoles In Bandelier Nat Mon | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Encino Det Dam 049.
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek
- Clear Creek Campground
- Clear Creek Campground Group Area
- Rio De Las Vacas Campground
- Rio De Las Vacas
- Cabezon Peak Wilderness Dispersed
Fishing spots
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- La Junta Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
Track Encino Det Dam 049 in the Snoflo app
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About Encino Det Dam 049
Where does the data for Encino Det Dam 049 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 Encino Det Dam 049.