Morehead Avenue Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.80646, -106.47060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5 acre-ft
Max Storage5 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge586 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/12/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07015
Federal IDTX07015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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