Rio Puerco Det Dam 132 dam
Rio Puerco Det Dam 132
Rio Puerco Det Dam 132, located in Sandoval, New Mexico, serves as a critical debris control structure along the ARROYO CHIJUILLA. Built in 1963 by the Bureau of Land Management, this gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, with a length of 2240 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 44.8 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 8.4 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.
This federal-owned dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating debris flow in the region. Operated and funded by the Bureau of Land Management, Rio Puerco Det Dam 132 has not undergone any major modifications since its construction. While it currently does not have a designated spillway or outlet gates, it is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures remain unaddressed, highlighting the need for proactive management and preparedness in the face of potential emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rio Puerco Det Dam 132 offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate infrastructure designed to protect and regulate water flow in the area. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this gravity dam continues to play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance and safeguarding local communities from the impacts of debris flow. As discussions around climate change and water management intensify, understanding the functionality and condition of dams like Rio Puerco Det Dam 132 becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring sustainable water resource management practices in the future.
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 Rio Puerco Det Dam 132 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Puerco Abv Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | 2 cfs | → |
| Jemez River Near Jemez | 12 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Chico Nr Guadalupe | · | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 127 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 150 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam | 146 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rio Puerco Det Dam 132.
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Campground
- Clear Creek
- Clear Creek Campground Group Area
- Rio De Las Vacas Campground
- Rio De Las Vacas
- Resumidero Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Dark Canyon Fishing Site
- Rincon Fishing Site
- Bluffs Fishing Site
- River's Bend Fishing Site
- San Diego Fishing Site
- Las Casitas Fishing Site
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About Rio Puerco Det Dam 132
Where does the data for Rio Puerco Det Dam 132 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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