Falcon Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Nearest City | Roma |
| River/Stream | Rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 26.55900, -99.16700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 26,294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,177,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,177,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,668,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115,400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 159,270 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 456,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | International Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |