Morehead Avenue Dam
Key Takeaway
Morehead Avenue Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 586 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07015 |
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
CITY OF EL PASO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Morehead Avenue Dam?
Morehead Avenue 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 Morehead Avenue Dam?
Morehead Avenue 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 Morehead Avenue Dam built?
Morehead Avenue Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Morehead Avenue Dam?
Morehead Avenue Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Morehead Avenue Dam last inspected?
Morehead Avenue Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.