Chino Mines Dam No. 8 dam
Chino Mines Dam No. 8
Chino Mines Dam No. 8, also known as Lampbright Reservoir No. 8, is a privately owned structure located in Grant, New Mexico. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet with a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a structural height of 50 feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with key features including a spillway width of 50 feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 44.3 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 30 acre-feet.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, Chino Mines Dam No. 8 has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, according to the latest inspection conducted in June 2020. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and stability. With a history of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Situated on the Lampbright Draw river, Chino Mines Dam No. 8 serves as a key infrastructure for water storage and flood control in the area. With a surface area of 2 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 1450 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with extreme weather events. As a significant component of the state's water infrastructure, Chino Mines Dam No. 8 underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of water resources in New Mexico.
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 Chino Mines Dam No. 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mimbres River At Mimbres | 4 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Gila | 18 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Redrock | 9 cfs | → |
| Mogollon Creek Near Cliff | 0 cfs | → |
| Gila River Below Blue Creek | 8 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Below Elephant Butte Dam | 2,080 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chino Mines Dam No. 8.
Campgrounds
- Gallinas - Lower
- City Of Rocks State Park
- Gallinas Campground - Upper
- Gallinas - Upper
- Mcmillan
- Cherry Creek
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Confluence With Las Animas Creek
- Junction Of Water Canyon And Holden Prong To Aldo Leopold Wilderness Boundary
- Aldo Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary
- Wilderness Run
- Headwaters To Junction Of Trails 707/68 (Sec 35, T12s, R11w)
- Headwaters To Confluence With Diamond Creek
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About Chino Mines Dam No. 8
Where does the data for Chino Mines Dam No. 8 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
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