Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: March 10, 2026
Located in El Paso, Texas, Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1989 and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Rio Grande river.
Summary
Designed by Faught & Associates, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet, providing a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite being of high risk potential, Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in July 1996, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) overseeing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the dam's safety and functionality are closely monitored.
As a local government-owned structure, Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a key pillar in mitigating flood risks and protecting the community from potential water-related disasters along the TR-Rio Grande river.
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Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
2600 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RIO GRANDE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
2.6 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Americas Ten Detention Pond Dam