Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 dam
Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2
Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2, located in Duncan, Arizona, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This gravity dam on Railroad Wash was completed in 1950 to primarily reduce flood risks in the area. Standing at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, the dam has a length of 510 feet and offers a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 100 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and fair condition assessment make it a crucial asset for flood risk reduction in Hidalgo, New Mexico.
With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 has been designed to handle a maximum discharge of 800 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway. Despite its location in an area with a drainage area of 2.67 square miles, the dam's surface area of 19 acres plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community. The dam is regularly inspected by the Bureau of Land Management, with the last inspection conducted in July 2015, ensuring its continued functionality and safety for residents and infrastructure downstream.
As a key infrastructure project in flood risk reduction, Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 serves as an essential component of water resource management in New Mexico. Its strategic location and design features, combined with federal oversight and funding, highlight the commitment to safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 underscores the importance of proactive measures in building resilience and sustainability in the face of a changing climate.
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 Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gila River Below Blue Creek | 17 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Duncan | 12 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Redrock | 23 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Clifton | 16 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley | 29 cfs | → |
| San Francisco River At Clifton | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2
Where does the data for Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 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.
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