Memphis Avenue Dam

Texas — El Paso County — TRIB OF RIO GRANDE

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
RiverTRIB OF RIO GRANDE
Coordinates31.79958, -106.46888

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 12, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
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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