International Diversion Dam

Texas — El Paso County — Rio Grande

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
RiverRio Grande
Coordinates31.76200, -106.50800

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length332 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerInternational Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas

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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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