Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 dam
Homestake Evaporation Pond 3
Homestake Evaporation Pond 3, located in Cibola, New Mexico, is a private water management structure designed by Kleinfelder Inc. The pond, completed in 2010, has a maximum storage capacity of 285.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26 acres. With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016, the dam stands at a height of 13 feet and serves purposes beyond water storage.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 plays a crucial role in the region's water resource management. Situated near the SAN MATEO-OS river or stream, the earth dam structure is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures with a structural height of 13 feet. While the pond does not have a spillway, it is equipped with needle outlet gates for controlled water release.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable water management practices, Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region. With its high-risk assessment rating and state-regulated status, the pond underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and efficiency of water storage structures in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio San Jose Near Grants | 2 cfs | → |
| Rio Nutria Near Ramah | · | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Zuni River Abv Black Rock Reservoir | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Homestake Evaporation Pond 3.
Campgrounds
- Grants Koa
- Lavaland Rv Park
- Lobo Canyon
- Lobo Canyon Campground
- Lobo Canyon Picnic Ground
- Coal Mine Campground
Track Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 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 Homestake Evaporation Pond 3
Where does the data for Homestake Evaporation Pond 3 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 Homestake Evaporation Pond 3.