American Diversion Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEl Paso
River/StreamRio Grande
Coordinates31.78300, -106.52800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length284 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Drainage Area29,271 sq mi
Max Discharge11,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerInternational Boundary and Water Commission
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01966
Federal IDTX01966
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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