Encino Det Dam 083 dam
Encino Det Dam 083
Encino Det Dam 083, located in Cuba, New Mexico, is a federally owned structure designed for debris control along the Torreon Wash. Built in 1966 by the Bureau of Land Management, this gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 27 feet and serves a primary purpose of debris control. With a storage capacity of 52.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 53,894 square feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the flow of water and sediment in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Encino Det Dam 083 undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam, constructed with buttress and stone core types, has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2018. While not regulated by the state, this dam remains an essential component of the water resource infrastructure in Sandoval County, New Mexico, providing vital flood protection and debris control for the surrounding area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and environmental impact of this gravity dam in maintaining the natural flow of the Torreon Wash.
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 083 -- 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 | 145 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam | 156 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 216 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Encino Det Dam 083.
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Campground
- Clear Creek
- Clear Creek Campground Group Area
- Rio De Las Vacas Campground
- Rio De Las Vacas
- Gallo - Chaco Culture National Park
Fishing spots
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- Dark Canyon Fishing Site
Track Encino Det Dam 083 in the Snoflo app
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About Encino Det Dam 083
Where does the data for Encino Det Dam 083 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 083.