Rsn Detention Dam 40 dam
Rsn Detention Dam 40
Rsn Detention Dam 40, located in Cuba, New Mexico, is a gravity dam primarily designed for debris control along the Arroyo Cachulie. Built in 1968 by the Bureau of Land Management, this federal-owned structure stands at a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 34 feet, with a total length of 1589 feet and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Despite not being regulated by the state or subject to inspection and enforcement measures, Rsn Detention Dam 40 serves a crucial function in managing water flow and debris in the surrounding area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 133 feet, helps mitigate potential flooding risks. While the structure's condition assessment is currently not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, suggesting a need for further evaluation and preparedness in case of emergencies.
As an integral part of the water resource infrastructure in Sandoval County, New Mexico, Rsn Detention Dam 40 plays a vital role in mitigating flood hazards and protecting downstream areas. With its moderate risk level and lack of recent assessment data, there is a clear need for continued monitoring and evaluation to ensure the dam's effectiveness and safety for the surrounding community. The dam's history of federal ownership and operation by the Bureau of Land Management underscores the importance of federal agencies in managing and maintaining critical water resources in the region.
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 Rsn Detention Dam 40 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Jemez River Near Jemez | 12 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At San Felipe | 532 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Below Cochiti Dam | 214 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Nr Alameda | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rsn Detention Dam 40.
Campgrounds
- Cabezon Peak Wilderness Dispersed
- Ignacio Chavez Sma Dispersed
- Ojito Wilderness Dispersed
- Vista Linda - Jemez Springs
- Vista Linda Campground
- San Luis Parking And Camping Area
Fishing spots
- La Junta Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
Track Rsn Detention Dam 40 in the Snoflo app
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About Rsn Detention Dam 40
Where does the data for Rsn Detention Dam 40 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Rsn Detention Dam 40.