Knapp Dam
Knapp Dam is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knapp Dam
The primary purpose of Knapp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Texas Parks And Wildlife Department (state). It impounds the Tr-rio Grande near El Paso.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | El Paso |
| River/Stream | Tr-rio Grande |
| Coordinates | 31.93026, -106.48530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06379 |
| Federal ID | TX06379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |