Quemado Lake Dam dam
Quemado Lake Dam
Quemado Lake Dam, also known as Largo Creek Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Catron, New Mexico. Built in 1971 by CHAMBERS & CAMPBELL, INC., this earth dam stands at a height of 73 feet with a hydraulic height of 58 feet and a structural height of 100 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 5,538 acre-feet and a surface area of 130 acres.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer, Quemado Lake Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that has a width of 200 feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2014. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has a history of meeting safety guidelines and is inspected every five years to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Quemado Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in New Mexico, providing both storage and outdoor enjoyment for visitors. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective state regulation and engineering design in mitigating risks associated with water 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 Quemado Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco River Near Reserve | 3,350 cfs | → |
| Nutrioso Cr. Ab. Nelson Res Nr Springerville | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado R Abv Lyman Lake Nr St. Johns | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado R Blw Salado Springs | · | → |
| Little Colorado River At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
| Filler Ditch At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Quemado Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Cove - Quemado Lake
- Juniper - Quemado Lake
- Piñon Campground
- Pinon - Quemado Lake
- El Caso - Quemado Lake
- El Caso I-Iv Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- T4s, R15w, Section 20 To Confluence With San Francisco River
- Confluence With Castle Creek To Confluence With Dry Blue Creek
- 1.1 Miles Downstream From Us 191 To Confluence Wit Castle Creek
- Us Highway 191 To 1.1 Miles Downstream
- Confluence With Coyote Creek To 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground
- 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing To Confluence With Boneyard Creek
Track Quemado Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Quemado Lake Dam
Where does the data for Quemado Lake 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 Low 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 Quemado Lake Dam.