Berlier Reservoir Dam dam
Berlier Reservoir Dam
Located in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, the Berlier Reservoir Dam is a privately owned structure designed for irrigation purposes along the Mora River. Completed in 1953, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 240 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 revealed poor conditions, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term functionality.
The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, serving the surrounding area with water for agricultural needs. With a drainage area of 7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1400 cubic feet per second, the Berlier Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. However, its structural integrity and overall condition pose moderate risks, indicating the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to prevent potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities.
While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures may require updates, the Berlier Reservoir Dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in Mora, New Mexico. With state regulation and inspection in place, efforts to address the dam's poor condition and enhance its resilience to climate change impacts are essential for safeguarding its functionality and the communities that rely on its irrigation services.
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 Berlier Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian River Near Taylor Springs | 8 cfs | → |
| Coyote Creek Near Golondrinas | 1 cfs | → |
| Mora River Near Golondrinas | 1 cfs | → |
| Rayado Creek Near Cimarron | 3 cfs | → |
| Mora River At La Cueva | 4 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Sanchez | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berlier Reservoir Dam.
Campgrounds
- Mills Canyon
- Mills Canyon Campground
- Mills Canyon Rim Campground
- Pinyon Flats Camp
- Olympia Camp
- Zastrow Camp
Fishing spots
- Rito De La Olla Fishing
- Trampas Lakes Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Rio Trampas Fishing
- Cowles Ponds
Track Berlier Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Berlier Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Berlier Reservoir 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 Berlier Reservoir Dam.