Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam dam
Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam
The Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam, also known as the Las Cruces Arroyo Dam, is a crucial structure located in Taos, New Mexico, designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Las Cruces Arroyo. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a structural height of 51 feet, with a storage capacity of 337 acre-feet. Despite its importance in flood risk reduction, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a high hazard potential.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Office of the State Engineer, the Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam faces maintenance challenges due to its deteriorating condition. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is crucial for authorities to address the poor condition of the dam to ensure its effectiveness in flood control. As an enthusiast in water resources and climate, staying informed about the maintenance and management of this critical infrastructure is essential to safeguarding the surrounding community from potential risks and disasters.
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 Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos | 7 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Below Los Cordovas | 13 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa | 3 cfs | → |
| Rio Lucero Near Arroyo Seco | 11 cfs | → |
| Rio Hondo Near Valdez | 26 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos | 252 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam.
Boat launches
- Taos Junction Bridge Taos County
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Takeout
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Launch
- John Dunn Bridge Boat Launch
- John Dunn Bridge Boat Takeout
- Nm 570 Taos County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Rito De La Olla Fishing
- Rio Grande Fishing
- Columbine Creek Fishing
- Red River Fishing
Track Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam
Where does the data for Rc&D Project Measure 83 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 Rc&D Project Measure 83 Dam.