Lomaland Basin Dam
Lomaland Basin Dam is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Texas, built in 2004. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lomaland Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Lomaland Basin Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of El Paso (local government). It impounds the Jesuit Draw.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 3,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 439 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| River/Stream | Jesuit Draw |
| Coordinates | 31.73110, -106.34140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 73,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF EL PASO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX08015 |
| Federal ID | TX08015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |