T Or C Site 8c Dam dam
T Or C Site 8c Dam
T Or C Site 8c Dam, also known as Mud Springs Dam, is a significant structure located in the Mud Springs Canyon in Sierra, New Mexico. Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 104 feet and serves as a vital flood risk reduction measure for the area. The dam has a hydraulic height of 92 feet and a structural height of 119 feet, with a capacity to store 3,682 acre-feet of water.
Despite its importance in flood control, the T Or C Site 8c Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition with a high hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in June 2015 revealed the need for immediate attention to ensure the safety and stability of the dam. With a moderate risk assessment rating, there is an urgent need for risk management measures to be put in place to address any potential issues and safeguard the surrounding communities. It is crucial for state regulatory agencies and stakeholders to work together to ensure the proper maintenance and operation of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 T Or C Site 8c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Below Elephant Butte Dam | 2,080 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Narrows In Elephant Butte Res. | 33 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Floodway At San Marcial | · | → |
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel At San Marcial | 51 cfs | → |
| Mimbres River At Mimbres | 4 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Tularosa | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near T Or C Site 8c Dam.
Boat launches
- Marina Del Sur
- Dam Site Marina
- Rock Canyon Road Sierra County
- Monticello Road Sierra County
- Sierra County
Campgrounds
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park
- Caballo Lake State Park
- Percha Dam State Park
- Hillsboro City Rv Park
- Luna Park Campground
- Kingston
Paddle runs
- Aldo Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary
- Junction Of Water Canyon And Holden Prong To Aldo Leopold Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Las Animas Creek
- Headwaters To Junction Of Trails 707/68 (Sec 35, T12s, R11w)
- Headwaters To Confluence With Diamond Creek
- Red John Box To Nf Boundary
Track T Or C Site 8c Dam in the Snoflo app
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About T Or C Site 8c Dam
Where does the data for T Or C Site 8c 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 T Or C Site 8c Dam.