Hagardon Reservoir No. 5 dam
Hagardon Reservoir No. 5
Hagardon Reservoir No. 5, located in Colfax, New Mexico, is a private water resource with a primary purpose of serving fire protection, stock, or small fish pond needs. Completed in 1914, this earth dam structure stands at 30 feet high and has a length of 960 feet, providing a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. The reservoir spans an area of 10 acres and is fed by Chicos Creek, with a drainage area of 3.1 square miles.
Despite its age, Hagardon Reservoir No. 5 continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 15 feet, and maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second. While the reservoir has a low hazard potential, its current condition assessment is rated as poor, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and potential rehabilitation to ensure its long-term functionality.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, Hagardon Reservoir No. 5 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its risk assessment is categorized as moderate, emphasizing the importance of implementing appropriate risk management measures. As a valuable water resource for the community of Springer, this reservoir serves as a vital component in maintaining water supply reliability, fire protection, and supporting local agricultural and wildlife needs.
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 Hagardon Reservoir No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rayado Creek Near Cimarron | 4 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 13 cfs | → |
| Ponil Creek Near Cimarron | 1 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam | 12 cfs | → |
| Vermejo River Near Dawson | 3 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Taylor Springs | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hagardon Reservoir No. 5.
Campgrounds
- Backache Springs Camp
- Olympia Camp
- Toothache Spring Camp
- Urraca Camp
- Zastrow Camp
- Rocky Mountain Scout Camp
Fishing spots
- Shuree Lakes Fishing
- Red River Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Rito De La Olla Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Columbine Creek Fishing
Track Hagardon Reservoir No. 5 in the Snoflo app
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About Hagardon Reservoir No. 5
Where does the data for Hagardon Reservoir No. 5 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 Hagardon Reservoir No. 5.