Anzalduas Diversion Dam
Key Takeaway
Anzalduas Diversion Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 524 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 16.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,287 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176,112 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07036 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
International Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Anzalduas Diversion Dam?
Anzalduas Diversion Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Anzalduas Diversion Dam?
Anzalduas Diversion Dam is owned by International Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anzalduas Diversion Dam built?
Anzalduas Diversion Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Anzalduas Diversion Dam?
Anzalduas Diversion Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anzalduas Diversion Dam?
Anzalduas Diversion Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Anzalduas Diversion Dam last inspected?
Anzalduas Diversion Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.