Oxidation Pond Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEL PASO
River/StreamTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.81177, -106.53936

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length2,580 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,113 acre-ft
Max Storage2,113 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge14,875 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/18/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX08010
Federal IDTX08010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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