Imperial Dam is an earth dam located in Pecos County, Texas, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 11,200 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Imperial Dam
The primary purpose of Imperial Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pecos County Wid 2 (local government). It impounds the Imperial Ditch.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 11,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 8,500 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 03/29/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Pecos |
| River/Stream | Imperial Ditch |
| Coordinates | 31.26142, -102.84691 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Pecos County Wid 2 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02128 |
| Federal ID | TX02128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |