Macho Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Macho Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Hudspeth County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Macho Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Macho Arroyo Ws Scs Site 1 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 El Paso-hudspeth Swcd;hudspeth County;hudspeth County Crd 1 (local government). It impounds the Macho Arroyo near Esperanza.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,477 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2020.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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 | Hudspeth |
| Nearest City | Esperanza |
| River/Stream | Macho Arroyo |
| Coordinates | 31.18070, -105.69948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,477 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,477 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,766 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EL PASO-HUDSPETH SWCD;HUDSPETH COUNTY;HUDSPETH COUNTY CRD 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01946 |
| Federal ID | TX01946 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |