Denver Avenue Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.78167, -106.47469

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9 acre-ft
Max Storage9 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge125 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/13/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07022
Federal IDTX07022
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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