Fusselman Dam

Fusselman Dam is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityEl Paso
River/StreamFusselman Canyon Arroyo
Coordinates31.88855, -106.46532

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height94 ft
Dam Height94 ft
Dam Length1,190 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage825 acre-ft
Max Storage825 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge6,734 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EL PASO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/11/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01969
Federal IDTX01969
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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