Miller Gibson Dam #1 dam
Miller Gibson Dam #1
Located in Luna, New Mexico, Miller Gibson Dam #1 is a Federal-owned structure designed and constructed by the Bureau of Land Management in 1956 for flood risk reduction along the Bisbee Draw river. This gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, with a length of 1220 feet and a storage capacity of 282.1 acre-feet. Despite its poor condition assessment, the hazard potential of this dam is classified as low, with a moderate risk rating of 3.
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Miller Gibson Dam #1 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region, with a spillway type of uncontrolled and a spillway width of 3 feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with stone core and soil foundation construction. While the dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, the last inspection was conducted in 2009, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource structure.
Although the risk assessment for Miller Gibson Dam #1 is moderate, with a low hazard potential, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to recognize the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure the continued functionality of this critical flood control infrastructure. As the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, ongoing monitoring and risk management measures are crucial to safeguarding the community and preserving the dam's structural integrity for years to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Gibson Dam #1.
Track Miller Gibson Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Miller Gibson Dam #1
Where does the data for Miller Gibson 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 Miller Gibson Dam #1.