Thorn Drive Dam
Texas — El Paso County — TR-RIO GRANDE
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| River | TR-RIO GRANDE |
| Coordinates | 31.85106, -106.56871 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,590 ft |
| NID Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 16, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| 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.