Medical Center Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.77740, -106.48174

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge98 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 IDTX07023
Federal IDTX07023
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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