Mesa Dam

Texas — El Paso County — TR-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
RiverTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.84131, -106.56447

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length4,290 ft
NID Storage778 acre-ft
Max Storage778 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 17, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1982
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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