2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65 dam
2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65
Located in Cuba, New Mexico, the 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65 is a federal-owned structure primarily designed for debris control. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this gravity-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, with a length of 727 feet. With a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, the dam serves the purpose of mitigating potential hazards with a low hazard potential rating.
Although last inspected in August 2009 with a frequency of every 5 years, the condition assessment of the dam is currently marked as "Not Rated." This structure, with a normal storage capacity of 8 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.3 acres, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. With its strategic location and purpose, the 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65 serves as a key component in the region's water resource and climate management efforts.
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 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65 -- 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 Grande At San Felipe | 532 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Nr Alameda | 49 cfs | → |
| North Floodway Channel Near Alameda | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65.
Campgrounds
- Cabezon Peak Wilderness Dispersed
- Ignacio Chavez Sma Dispersed
- San Luis Parking And Camping Area
- Ojito Wilderness Dispersed
- Vista Linda - Jemez Springs
- Vista Linda Campground
Fishing spots
- La Junta Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
Paddle runs
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About 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65
Where does the data for 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65 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 2731 Rio Puerco Detention Dam No. 65.