Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3 dam
Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3
Located in Mesquite, New Mexico, Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3, also known as Mossman Arroyo Dam, stands as a crucial flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 1,925 feet in length and reaches a height of 44 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 925 acre-feet. Situated on Mossman Arroyo, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a spillway width of 380 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 8,200 cubic feet per second.
Despite its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of December 2019, Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3 remains under state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Office of the State Engineer. The dam is designed to mitigate flood risks and safeguard the community, highlighting its critical importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. With its earth core and stone foundation, this dam exemplifies the collaboration between federal and local agencies in ensuring the safety and security of residents in Doña Ana County.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the impact of climate change on water infrastructure, Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3 stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage flood risks and protect communities in New Mexico. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, this dam serves as a key component in the region's risk management strategy, emphasizing the need for continual maintenance and updates to ensure its effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3.
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About Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3
Where does the data for Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3 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 High 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.
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