Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
River/StreamTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.68738, -106.28150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage197 acre-ft
Max Storage197 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge2,437 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/17/1996
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06397
Federal IDTX06397
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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