Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam dam
Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam
The Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam, located in Eddy County, New Mexico, was completed in 1979 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Pecos River. Designed by Scanlon & Associates, this earth dam stands at a height of 9.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8.6 feet. With a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing stormwater runoff and protecting the surrounding areas from flooding.
Owned and regulated by the local government, the Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in January 2019, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance. With a moderate risk rating, measures for risk management and emergency response preparedness are essential to safeguard the community in the event of a flood.
As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Artesia, New Mexico, the Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam serves as a critical component in the overall water resource management strategy for the area. Its location on the Pecos River tributary and its uncontrolled spillway design with a width of 118 feet reflect the engineering considerations made to handle peak discharges of up to 2840 cubic feet per second. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the role this dam plays in protecting the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos River Near Artesia | 175 cfs | → |
| Rio Penasco At Dayton | · | → |
| Fourmile Draw Nr Lakewood | · | → |
| Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) Near Lakewood | 276 cfs | → |
| Pecos River Near Lake Arthur | 246 cfs | → |
| South Seven Rivers Nr Lakewood | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Brantley Lake State Park
- Avalon Resevoir Campground
- Alkali Lake Ohv Dispersed
- Hackberry Lake Trailhead & Campsite
- Hackberry Lake Ohv Dispersed
Paddle runs
- Eastern Boundary Of Private Land Along Sitting Bull Canyon In Sec 19, T24s, R22e To Eastern Nf Boundary
- Pine Canyon (East Of Private Land In Sec 26, T24s, R21e) To Confluence Of Sitting Bull Canyon And Last Chance Canyon
- Headwaters Of Channel In Sec 9, T24s, R22e To Sitting Bull Canyon
- Eastern Boundary Of Private Land In Sec 2, T25s, R22e To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24s, R22e
- Confluence Of Turkey Canyon And Robinson Draw (Sec 33, T24s, R22e) To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24s, R22e
- Headwaters In Sec 12, T25s, R22e To Payne Canyon In Sec 1, T25s, R22e
Track Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam
Where does the data for Se Storm Drainage Detention 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 Significant 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 Se Storm Drainage Detention Dam.