International Diversion Dam

El Paso County, Texas (near El Paso)

River/Stream: Rio Grande

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
332 ft
Reservoir Storage
70 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
11,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-11-16

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX01965
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
31.76200, -106.50800
Age
88 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.