Anzalduas Diversion Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Nearest CityHidalgo
River/StreamRio Grande
Coordinates26.13700, -98.33400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length524 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,400 acre-ft
Max Storage16,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,340 acre-ft
Surface Area1,287 acres
Drainage Area176,112 sq mi
Max Discharge130,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerInternational Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07036
Federal IDTX07036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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