Encino Detention Dam No. 40 dam
Encino Detention Dam No. 40
Encino Detention Dam No. 40, located in Sandoval, New Mexico, is a gravity-type dam constructed in 1965 by the Bureau of Land Management for the primary purpose of debris control along the San Ysidro Offstr stream. With a structural height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 5 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 129.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 68.4 acres. Although it has a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed and funded by the Bureau of Land Management, Encino Detention Dam No. 40 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating debris and controlling the flow of water along the stream. The dam does not have a spillway and is not state-regulated, but it plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
With its strategic location and design, Encino Detention Dam No. 40 stands as a testament to effective water resource management practices by federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, dams like this play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the adverse effects of extreme weather events. The regular inspections and maintenance of this dam ensure its continued functionality in protecting the area it serves.
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 Encino Detention Dam No. 40 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Jemez River Near Jemez | 12 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 127 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 150 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam | 146 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Encino Detention Dam No. 40.
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Campground
- Clear Creek
- Clear Creek Campground Group Area
- Rio De Las Vacas Campground
- Rio De Las Vacas
- Fenton Lake State Park
Fishing spots
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
- Dark Canyon Fishing Site
Track Encino Detention Dam No. 40 in the Snoflo app
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About Encino Detention Dam No. 40
Where does the data for Encino Detention Dam No. 40 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 Encino Detention Dam No. 40.