Fillmore Site 1 Dam dam
Fillmore Site 1 Dam
Fillmore Site 1 Dam, located in Doña Ana, New Mexico, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Fillmore Arroyo. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet, with a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a structural height of 54 feet. With a total length of 3150 feet and a storage capacity of 1395 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction in the region.
Despite its importance, the Fillmore Site 1 Dam is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, with the last inspection in November 2020 revealing areas in need of improvement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a spillway width of 400 feet to manage maximum discharge of 7455 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and efficacy in flood control.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Fillmore Site 1 Dam exemplifies the critical role of infrastructure in managing water resources and protecting communities from potential disasters. As a state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts needed to address flood risks in the region. Going forward, ongoing maintenance and risk management measures will be essential to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Fillmore Site 1 Dam in safeguarding against flooding events 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 |
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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 Fillmore Site 1 Dam.
Track Fillmore Site 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fillmore Site 1 Dam
Where does the data for Fillmore Site 1 Dam 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fillmore Site 1 Dam.