Mesa Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.84130, -106.56447

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length4,290 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage778 acre-ft
Max Storage778 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge14,142 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/17/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX05850
Federal IDTX05850
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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