Bloomfield Dam No. 1 dam
Bloomfield Dam No. 1
Bloomfield Dam No. 1, also known as Blanco Storage Dam #1 or El Paso Natural Gas No. 1, is a crucial water supply infrastructure located in San Juan, New Mexico. Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a hydraulic height of 44.2 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 138.5 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, serving the local community and ensuring adequate water resources for various needs.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Office of the State Engineer, Bloomfield Dam No. 1 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. In case of emergencies, the dam has an outlet gate system in place for controlled water release. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the area.
With its location on the San Juan River, Bloomfield Dam No. 1 not only provides essential water storage but also helps in flood control and water management in the region. As a key piece of infrastructure designed by W. Carlos Powell & URS Corporation, this dam represents a significant investment in water resource infrastructure that continues to support the community's water needs while being mindful of climate challenges and environmental impacts.
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 Bloomfield Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Animas River Below Aztec | 773 cfs | → |
| San Juan River Near Archuleta | 471 cfs | → |
| Animas River At Farmington | 775 cfs | → |
| San Juan River At Farmington | 950 cfs | → |
| La Plata River Near Farmington | 0 cfs | → |
| La Plata River At La Plata | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bloomfield Dam No. 1.
Campgrounds
- Angel Peak
- Angel Peak Scenic Area
- Cottonwood - Navajo Lake State Park
- Simon Canyon Dispersed
- Dunes Ohv Vehicle Ra
- Pine River - Navajo Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Track Bloomfield Dam No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bloomfield Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Bloomfield Dam No. 1 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 Bloomfield Dam No. 1.