Thorn Drive Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.85106, -106.56870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length3,590 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage773 acre-ft
Max Storage773 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge16,301 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/16/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01963
Federal IDTX01963
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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