Crowley Irrigation System dam
Crowley Irrigation System
The Crowley Irrigation System, located in Rio Arriba, New Mexico, is a privately owned system designed for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1950, this system features an earth dam with a height of 22 feet and a length of 1100 feet. With a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres, the system draws water from the Spring Draw river or stream to support agricultural activities in the area.
Despite its important role in providing water for irrigation, the Crowley Irrigation System faces challenges in terms of its condition assessment, which is rated as poor, and its hazard potential, which is classified as high. The system is regulated by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safe operation. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a need for continued risk management measures to safeguard the integrity of the system and prevent potential emergencies.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is critical to monitor and support the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure like the Crowley Irrigation System to ensure sustainable water management practices. By staying informed about the system's condition, regulatory oversight, and risk assessment, stakeholders can work together to address potential challenges and ensure the system's continued operation for the benefit of agricultural activities in the region.
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 Crowley Irrigation System -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navajo River Bl Oso Diversion Dam Nr Chromo | 25 cfs | → |
| Navajo R At Banded Peak Ranch | 24 cfs | → |
| Rio Blanco Bl Blanco Div Dam | 10 cfs | → |
| San Juan River At Pagosa Springs | 27 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Near La Puente | 19 cfs | → |
| East Fork San Juan River Nr Pagosa Springs | -888 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crowley Irrigation System.
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About Crowley Irrigation System
Where does the data for Crowley Irrigation System 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 below 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.
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.