Mcclure Dam dam
Mcclure Dam
Mcclure Dam, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was completed in 1926 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the area. With a height of 128 feet and a length of 759 feet, this earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 4,278 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 79 acres. The dam is situated on the Santa Fe River and is regulated by the Office of the State Engineer, with regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its significant role in water supply, Mcclure Dam has been assessed as having a poor condition and a high hazard potential. The dam's spillway, with a width of 56 feet, is uncontrolled, posing potential risks in case of overflow. Emergency action plans have been prepared, although they might need to be updated to meet current guidelines. With a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to address the dam's condition and ensure the safety of the surrounding area in case of emergencies.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mcclure Dam stands out as a vital infrastructure contributing to water supply management in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Despite its age and condition challenges, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water storage and distribution, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its reliability and safety in the face of changing climate patterns and increased water demands.
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 Mcclure Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River Near Santa Fe | 7 cfs | → |
| Santa Fe R Abv Mcclure Res (8 Ft) | 2 cfs | → |
| Tesuque Creek Above Diversions Near Santa Fe | 1 cfs | → |
| Pecos River Near Pecos | 44 cfs | → |
| Rio Nambe Below Nambe Falls Dam Near Nambe | 5 cfs | → |
| Rio Nambe Above Nambe Falls Dam Near Nambe | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcclure Dam.
Boat launches
- Santa Cruz Lake Road Santa Fe County
- Santa Cruz Lake Boat Ramp
- Tetilla Peak Campground Sandoval County
- Cochiti Lake Road Sandoval County
Campgrounds
- Black Canyon
- Black Canyon Campground
- Hyde Memorial State Park
- Glorieta
- Big Tesuque Campground
- Big Tesuque
Fishing spots
- Upper Dalton Fishing Access Fishing Site
- Dalton Fishing
- Windsor Creek
- Cowles Ponds Fishing Site
- Cowles Ponds
- Trampas Lakes Fishing
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About Mcclure Dam
Where does the data for Mcclure 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 High 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 Mcclure Dam.