La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir dam
La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir
Located in the picturesque Fresnal Canyon in New Mexico, the La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir is a vital water supply structure owned and regulated by the local government. Completed in 1993, this earth dam has a height of 37 feet and a length of 2755 feet, providing a storage capacity of 374 acre-feet. The reservoir serves as a crucial source of water for the city of La Luz, with a normal storage capacity of 309 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres.
Despite its importance for water supply, the La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment as of January 2018. With a moderate risk rating, it is crucial for authorities to closely monitor and implement risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this key water infrastructure. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet underscores the need for regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with high water discharge events.
In light of its significance for the local community and its environmental impact on the surrounding area, the La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir stands as a symbol of the delicate balance between water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water availability and infrastructure stability, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize the maintenance and regulation of such essential reservoirs to safeguard water security for future generations.
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 La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tularosa Creek Near Bent | 14 cfs | → |
| Rio Ruidoso At Ruidoso | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Ruidoso At Hollywood | 5 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek Below South Fork Near Alto | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Tularosa | 0 cfs | → |
| Rio Penasco Near Dunken | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir.
Campgrounds
- Lower Karr Canyon Campground
- Lower Karr Canyon
- Alamo Peak Road
- Slide Group Campground
- Upper Karr Canyon
- Deerhead Campground
Paddle runs
- Main Fresnal Canyon From Eastern Boundary Sec 6, T16s, R11e To Main Fresnal Canyon To The Western Boundary Sec 6, R16s, R11e
- Eastern Boundary Sec 12, T18s, R10e To Nf Boundary At Oliver Lee State Park
- Headwaters Rio Penasco, Water Canyon And Benson Canyon To Confluence Of Benson Canyon And Rio Penasco Sec 10, T17s, R12e
- Northern Boundary Of Sec 25, T18s, R11e To Confluence Of Sacramento River And Apple Tree Canyon
- Confluence Of Western Headwaters (Sec 36, T18s, R12e) To Northern Boundary Of Private Land
- Headwaters Of Three Rivers, Including 5 Segments Branching South And East To Western Nf Boundary At Three Rivers Campground
Track La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir 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 La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir
Where does the data for La Luz-Fresnal East Reservoir 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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