Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 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 | 68 ft (taller than 97.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,968 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01940 |
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
EL PASO-HUDSPETH SWCD;HUDSPETH COUNTY;HUDSPETH COUNTY CRD 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 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 Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by EL PASO-HUDSPETH SWCD;HUDSPETH COUNTY;HUDSPETH COUNTY CRD 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 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 Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 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 Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 68 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 Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam last inspected?
Diablo Arroyo WS SCS Site 1 Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.