Amistad Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Val Verde |
| Nearest City | Del Rio |
| River/Stream | Rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 29.44983, -101.05703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 287 ft |
| Dam Height | 254 ft |
| Dam Length | 32,022 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,128,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,128,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,384,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 123,134 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,507,000 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 | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |