International Diversion Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEl Paso
River/StreamRio Grande
Coordinates31.76200, -106.50800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length332 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Drainage Area29,271 sq mi
Max Discharge11,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerInternational Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01965
Federal IDTX01965
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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