Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,437 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06397 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF EL PASO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam?
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam?
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF EL PASO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam built?
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam?
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam?
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on July 17, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.