Richmond Ave Dam in El Paso, Texas, is owned by the local government and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along a tributary of the Rio Grande. Standing at a height of 23 feet and a length of 250 feet, Richmond Ave Dam has a storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1546 cubic feet per second.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 48 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2016, Richmond Ave Dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 and is inspected every 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for the dam are not clearly defined, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and flood protection in the area.
Year Completed |
1934 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. OF RIO GRANDE |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
6 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |