Americas Basin Dam
Texas — El Paso County — OFF CH-RIO GRANDE
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| River | OFF CH-RIO GRANDE |
| Coordinates | 31.68726, -106.30401 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 694 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 694 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 26, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1991 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF EL PASO |
Location Map
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.