Pinon Canyon Dam 4 dam
Pinon Canyon Dam 4
Pinon Canyon Dam 4, located in Cuba, New Mexico, is a federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Completed in 1953, this gravity dam serves the primary purpose of debris control along the Vicente Arroyo Pinon Canon. With a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, the dam stands at a length of 676 feet and has a storage capacity of 42.3 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and not being state-regulated, Pinon Canyon Dam 4 plays a crucial role in managing the flow of the river and ensuring debris control in the area. The dam has not been assessed for its condition, but it remains operational under the oversight of the Bureau of Land Management. The surrounding Sandoval County and the City of Cuba benefit from the dam's functions, providing a stable water resource in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Pinon Canyon Dam 4 in maintaining the ecological balance and safeguarding against potential debris-related hazards. As a part of the larger water management system in New Mexico, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. Its strategic location and design make it a vital infrastructure for mitigating risks and enhancing water management practices in the area.
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 Pinon Canyon Dam 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Jemez River Near Jemez | 12 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At San Felipe | 532 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 127 cfs | → |
| Rio San Jose Near Grants | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pinon Canyon Dam 4.
Campgrounds
- San Luis Parking And Camping Area
- Cabezon Peak Wilderness Dispersed
- Ignacio Chavez Sma Dispersed
- Clear Creek
- Clear Creek Campground Group Area
- Clear Creek Campground
Track Pinon Canyon Dam 4 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pinon Canyon Dam 4
Where does the data for Pinon Canyon Dam 4 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 Pinon Canyon Dam 4.