Wheeling Avenue Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamTRIB. OF RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.79252, -106.46621

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge556 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 IDTX07018
Federal IDTX07018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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