Phelps Dodge Basin Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.75583, -106.37111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,520 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage330 acre-ft
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge22,338 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/25/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06951
Federal IDTX06951
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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