Amistad Dam

Texas — Val Verde County

Location

StateTexas
CountyVal Verde
Coordinates29.44983, -101.05703

Physical Characteristics

NID Height287 ft
Dam Height254 ft
Dam Length32,022 ft
NID Storage5,128,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,128,000 acre-ft
Surface Area89,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerInternational Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas

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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