Montoya Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamOFF-CHANNEL OF THE RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.86879, -106.58461

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage164 acre-ft
Max Storage164 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,143 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 IDTX07264
Federal IDTX07264
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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