Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a dam
Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a
Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a is a state-regulated fish and wildlife pond located in Las Animas, Colorado. Built in 1935, this earth dam stands at 9 feet high and spans 160 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, it serves as a vital habitat for aquatic life in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a is at a high risk level due to its outdated condition assessment and lack of emergency action planning. The dam has not been inspected since 1984, raising concerns about its structural integrity and ability to handle maximum discharge rates of up to 107 cubic feet per second. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the potential risks associated with this historic structure intriguing, as efforts to mitigate hazards and improve its management are crucial in safeguarding local ecosystems.
As a significant feature in the Adobe Creek-OS watershed, Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a not only provides recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in supporting wildlife diversity in the region. With its unique characteristics and historical significance, this dam serves as a focal point for conservation efforts and underscores the importance of proactive maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for both aquatic species and the surrounding community.
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 Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Las Animas | 13 cfs | → |
| Purgatoire River Near Las Animas | 2 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At La Junta | 22 cfs | → |
| Crooked Arroyo Near Swink | 3 cfs | → |
| Timpas Creek At Mouth Near Swink | 16 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Below John Martin Reservoir | 99 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a.
Track Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a in the Snoflo app
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About Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a
Where does the data for Las Animas Fish Hat. 70a 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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