Americas Basin Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
River/StreamOFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.68726, -106.30401

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length5,700 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage694 acre-ft
Max Storage694 acre-ft
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge17,320 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/26/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX08014
Federal IDTX08014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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