Sunrise Dam

Texas — El Paso County — TR-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
RiverTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.86127, -106.46030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length622 ft
NID Storage195 acre-ft
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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