Farmington Lake Dam dam
Farmington Lake Dam
Farmington Lake Dam, also known as Beeline Dam, is a vital water resource structure located in Farmington, New Mexico. Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 117 feet and stretches 1075 feet in length, providing essential water supply for the region. With a normal storage capacity of 6703 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 8470 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Office of the State Engineer, Farmington Lake Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition. The dam's spillway, with a width of 120 feet, is uncontrolled, and the structure is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1500 cubic feet per second. Despite its risk level being categorized as moderate, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on the Animas River-OS, Farmington Lake Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water supply in the San Juan County area. With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, this dam continues to be a significant asset for the community, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Farmington Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Animas River Below Aztec | 773 cfs | → |
| Animas River At Farmington | 775 cfs | → |
| San Juan River At Farmington | 950 cfs | → |
| La Plata River Near Farmington | 0 cfs | → |
| La Plata River At La Plata | 4 cfs | → |
| La Plata River At Colorado-New Mexico State Line | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmington Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Dunes Ohv Vehicle Ra
- Cox Canyon Arch Primitive Campsite
- Angel Peak
- Angel Peak Scenic Area
- Cottonwood - Navajo Lake State Park
- Simon Canyon Dispersed
Fishing spots
- Pastorius Reservoir
- Animas River
- Navajo Reservoir
- Jackson Gulch Reservoir
- Joe Moore Reservoir
- Summit Reservoir
Track Farmington Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Farmington Lake Dam
Where does the data for Farmington Lake 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 Farmington Lake Dam.