Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing

Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
Official name Amistad Dam
Owner(s) United States Government
Dam and spillways
Impounds Rio Grande
Length 6 miles

The Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing is a dam that serves as an international bridge which crosses the Rio Grande south of Lake Amistad. The dam connects the United States-Mexico border cities of Del Rio, Texas and Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. The dam is also known as "Amistad Dam" and "Presa la Amistad".[1]

Description

The Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing is owned by the United States Government and the Mexican Government. The dam has a two-lane roadway and is 6 miles long. The border facilities were completed in 1969.[1][2] Amistad Reservoir is also referred to as Lake Amistad.

References

  1. 1 2 TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings
  2. ↑ americansouthwest.com; Amistad Dam profile

Coordinates: 29°26′59″N 101°3′30″W / 29.44972°N 101.05833°W / 29.44972; -101.05833


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