Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam dam
Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam
The Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam, located in Prewitt, New Mexico, was completed in 1982 and is owned by a Public Utility. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 12.5 feet and has a length of 3200 feet, with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2019.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, this dam on the Casmero Draw-OS river/stream presents a high risk due to its condition assessment and inadequate risk management measures. With a drainage area of 0.03 square miles and a surface area of 14.5 acres, the dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, which raises concerns about its ability to handle potential emergencies and high discharge events. The structure is under state jurisdiction and regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of the Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam as it represents a critical infrastructure in McKinley County, New Mexico. Understanding the dam's design, condition, and associated risks is essential for safeguarding the surrounding community and environment. Monitoring the dam's maintenance and improvement efforts will be crucial in mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the long-term safety and resilience of the region's water resources.
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 Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Nutria Near Ramah | 0 cfs | → |
| Rio San Jose Near Grants | 2 cfs | → |
| Zuni River Abv Black Rock Reservoir | · | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam.
⛺ Campgrounds
- Bluewater Lake State Park
- Ojo Redondo Campground
- Ojo Redondo
- Grants Koa
- Lavaland Rv Park
- Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area
Track Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam
Where does the data for Escalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond 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 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.
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