Van Buren Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.81243, -106.46335

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,032 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage177 acre-ft
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge6,098 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/12/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07014
Federal IDTX07014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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