Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1 dam
Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1
Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1, located in Eddy County, New Mexico, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 2006 by the Smith Engineering Company, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 11.75 feet and has a storage capacity of 69.6 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 4 acres and is fed by the Pecos River-OS, ensuring a sustainable water source for agricultural activities in the region.
Maintained by the Office of the State Engineer, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level. It is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway. The last inspection in January 2019 revealed no major concerns, reflecting the dam's operational efficiency in mitigating risks and ensuring public safety. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1 remains a well-regulated and essential component of water resource management in the area.
As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the sustainable re-use of wastewater for irrigation purposes at Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1 is a commendable initiative. By leveraging innovative engineering solutions and regulatory oversight, this facility plays a crucial role in enhancing water resilience and supporting agricultural sustainability in the region. With its strategic location and efficient design, the pond stands as a testament to effective water resource management practices in response to evolving environmental challenges.
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 Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Penasco At Dayton | · | → |
| Pecos River Near Artesia | 175 cfs | → |
| 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 Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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 Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 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 Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1
Where does the data for Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 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 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 Artesia Wastewater Re-Use Irrigation Pond 1.