Paguate dam
Paguate
Paguate is a federally owned water supply dam located in Cibola, New Mexico. Managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this earth dam was completed in 1949 and stands at a structural height of 36 feet, with a length of 2625 feet. The primary purpose of Paguate is to provide water supply to the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 270 acre-feet.
Despite its age, Paguate has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a very high risk level. The dam has not been inspected since 2012, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is not available, emergency action plans have been prepared and revised in 2013, although the exact details of these plans are not disclosed in the data.
Paguate serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region, but its high hazard potential and risk level highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of the dam. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Paguate an intriguing case study in the intersection of water management, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency preparedness.
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 Paguate -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio San Jose Near Grants | 2 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Albuquerque | 11 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Nr Alameda | 49 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Isleta Lakes Nr Isleta | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paguate.
Campgrounds
- Coalmine Canyon
- Coal Mine Campground
- Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area
- Lobo Canyon Campground
- Lobo Canyon Picnic Ground
- Lobo Canyon
Fishing spots
- La Junta Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Bluffs Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Nf Boundary
- Bluewater Creek
- Headwaters (Off Continental Divide) To Nf Boundary With Private Land
More reservoirs
Track Paguate in the Snoflo app
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About Paguate
Where does the data for Paguate 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 Paguate.