Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam dam
Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam
Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam, also known as Arroyo Del Pueblito Dam, was completed in 1978 in Rio Arriba, New Mexico, to primarily serve the purpose of flood risk reduction along the Arroyo Del Pueblo. Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 48.2 feet with a structural height of 74 feet and a length of 800 feet. With a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1890 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of potential flooding in the region.
Despite its importance in flood control, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor and with a high hazard potential. The inspection frequency is set at 3 years, and emergency action preparedness is yet to be determined. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. With the Office of the State Engineer overseeing its regulatory aspects, the dam is a critical piece of infrastructure for the UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS in the area, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water resources and climate-related challenges.
Overall, Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam stands as a vital structure in the region's water resource management, playing a key role in flood risk reduction along the Arroyo Del Pueblo. As climate change continues to pose threats to water systems, the proper maintenance and management of this dam are essential to safeguarding the local community and enhancing resilience to potential environmental hazards. Through continued monitoring and risk management measures, the dam can effectively fulfill its purpose and contribute to sustainable water resource practices in the region.
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 Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama Near Chamita | 111 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Embudo | 264 cfs | → |
| Santa Cruz River Near Cundiyo | 10 cfs | → |
| Embudo Creek At Dixon | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Otowi Bridge | 286 cfs | → |
| Rio Ojo Caliente At La Madera | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Santa Cruz Lake Boat Ramp
- Santa Cruz Lake Road Santa Fe County
- De Norte Bridge Las Cruces New Mexico Access Point
- County Line Boat Launch
- County Line Boat Takeout
- Quartzite Boat Takeout
Campgrounds
- Northlake Campground
- North Lake - Santa Cruz Lake
- Santa Cruz Lake Overlook Campground
- Overlook - Santa Cruz Lake
- Gorham Scout Ranch
- Santa Clara Canyon Campground
Fishing spots
- Rio Vallecitos Fishing
- Rio Trampas Fishing
- El Rito Creek Fishing
- Trampas Lakes Fishing
- Rio Chama Fishing
- Windsor Creek
Paddle runs
Track Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam
Where does the data for Sebastian Martin Bm 1 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 Sebastian Martin Bm 1 Dam.