International Diversion Dam
International Diversion Dam is a concrete dam located in El Paso County, Texas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About International Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of International Diversion Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by International Boundary And Water Commission;mexico Comision Internacional De Limites Y Aguas (federal). It impounds the Rio Grande near El Paso.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 332 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29,271 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | El Paso |
| River/Stream | Rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 31.76200, -106.50800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 29,271 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | International Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01965 |
| Federal ID | TX01965 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |