Pershing Dam

Texas — El Paso County — TR-RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
RiverTR-RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.80111, -106.43944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length3,495 ft
NID Storage1,120 acre-ft
Max Storage1,120 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
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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