Silver Springs Arroyo Dam
Key Takeaway
Silver Springs Arroyo Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2019 and is 7 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 | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,488 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07539 |
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 WATER UTILITIES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Springs Arroyo Dam?
Silver Springs Arroyo 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 Silver Springs Arroyo Dam?
Silver Springs Arroyo Dam is owned by EL PASO WATER UTILITIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Springs Arroyo Dam built?
Silver Springs Arroyo Dam was completed in 2019, making it 7 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Silver Springs Arroyo Dam?
Silver Springs Arroyo Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Silver Springs Arroyo Dam last inspected?
Silver Springs Arroyo Dam was last inspected on February 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.