Stanford Detention Dam 1 dam
Stanford Detention Dam 1
Stanford Detention Dam 1, located in Hidalgo, New Mexico, was completed in 1952 by the Bureau of Land Management as a gravity dam designed for flood risk reduction on the Railroad Wash. With a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 571.1 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 396 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 1192 feet and covers a surface area of 75.1 acres, serving as a vital structure for managing water flow in the region.
Despite its age, Stanford Detention Dam 1 is classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. The dam is regularly inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in July 2010. With a moderate risk rating, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 3745.25 cubic feet per second. The dam is owned, funded, designed, constructed, regulated, inspected, and operated by the Bureau of Land Management, highlighting the agency's comprehensive involvement in ensuring the dam's functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are crucial in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the safety of residents downstream. With its strategic location and purposeful design, Stanford Detention Dam 1 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding against floods and protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Stanford Detention Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gila River Below Blue Creek | 17 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Duncan | 12 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Redrock | 23 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Clifton | 16 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley | 29 cfs | → |
| San Francisco River At Clifton | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stanford Detention Dam 1.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Stanford Detention Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Stanford Detention Dam 1
Where does the data for Stanford Detention Dam 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 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 Stanford Detention Dam 1.