Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam dam
Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam
Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a local government-owned structure designed by Bohannon Huston, Inc. The dam, completed in 2007, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Arroyo de los Montoyas stream. Standing at a height of 25.9 feet and with a length of 1200 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 316 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 102,500 cubic feet per second.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 1040 feet, and it is regulated and inspected by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico. With a hazard potential rated as high and a satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2018, the dam poses moderate risk (3) according to the risk assessment. The structure has not been modified in recent years and has no associated locks. Despite having no normal storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams will find Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam an intriguing subject. Its strategic location, design specifications, and regulatory oversight by the state of New Mexico make it a noteworthy example of flood risk reduction infrastructure. The dam's high hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safeguard against potential emergencies.
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 Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Nr Alameda | 49 cfs | → |
| North Floodway Channel Near Alameda | 4 cfs | → |
| Hahn Arroyo In Albuquerque | · | → |
| N. Floodway Channel At Albuquerque | 0 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Albuquerque | 11 cfs | → |
| San Jose Drain At Woodward Rd At Albq. | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam.
Campgrounds
- Coronado State Monument
- Coronado
- Kirtland Afb Military
- Campbell Scout Ranch
- Ojito Wilderness Dispersed
- Isleta Lake Rv
Fishing spots
- La Junta Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
Track Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam
Where does the data for Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex 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.
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