Phelps Dodge Basin Dam

Texas — El Paso County — TR-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
RiverTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.75583, -106.37111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,520 ft
NID Storage330 acre-ft
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 25, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
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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