Amistad Dam

Val Verde County, Texas (near Del Rio)

River/Stream: Rio Grande

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
287 ft
Dam Length
32,022 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,128,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,507,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-01-31

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX02296
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.44983, -101.05703
Age
57 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.