Tract 1828 dam
Tract 1828
Tract 1828, located in Baca County, Colorado, is a Federal-owned irrigation dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1940. The primary purpose of this Earth-type dam is for irrigation, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 700 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet and a normal storage of 68 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Tract 1828 poses a high risk due to its condition not being rated and lacking updated emergency action plans. The last inspection was conducted in 1987, and the dam is in need of reassessment and proper maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. Situated along the Sand Arroyo-TR river, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region and mitigating potential water resource challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the status of Tract 1828 and advocate for the necessary updates and improvements to ensure its resilience against changing environmental conditions. By collaborating with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, proactive measures can be taken to enhance the dam's safety, efficiency, and overall contribution to water management in Baca County, Colorado.
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 Tract 1828 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Kenton | · | → |
| Purgatoire River At Ninemile Dam | 0 cfs | → |
| Purgatoire River At Rock Crossing Nr Timpas | 0 cfs | → |
| Bent Canyon Creek At Mouth | · | → |
| Arkansas River Below John Martin Reservoir | 93 cfs | → |
| Red Rock Canyon Creek At Mouth Nr Thatcher | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tract 1828.
Fishing spots
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Track Tract 1828 in the Snoflo app
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About Tract 1828
Where does the data for Tract 1828 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
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