American Diversion Dam
The American Dam, or American Diversion Dam, is a diversion dam on the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas, that divides the river water between Mexico and the U.S.- Dam
- …lies at an elevation of 3,753 feet (1,144 metres)
- …is also known as “American Dam”
- Description: dam in New Mexico, United States of America, United States of America
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Smeltertown Cemetery and Don Haskins Center.
Smeltertown Cemetery
Cemetery
Smeltertown Cemetery is situated 2,500 feet northeast of American Diversion Dam.
Don Haskins Center
Stadium
The Don Haskins Center, formerly known as the Special… Don Haskins Center is situated 1½ miles east of American Diversion Dam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kern Place and Downtown El Paso.
Kern Place
Neighborhood
Kern Place is a historic neighborhood on the West side of El Paso, Texas. Kern Place is situated 1½ miles east of American Diversion Dam.
Downtown El Paso
Suburb
Downtown El Paso is the central business district of El Paso, Texas. Downtown El Paso is situated 3 miles southeast of American Diversion Dam.
American Diversion Dam
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Latitude
31.78423° or 31° 47′ 3″ north
Longitude
-106.52813° or 106° 31′ 41″ west
Open location code
853MQFMC+MP
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Italian—“American Diversion Dam” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “American Diversion Dam”
- Egyptian Arabic: “سد التحويل الامريكى”
- Italian: “diga di American Diversion”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Buena Vista and Felipe Ángeles.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as American Dam / Carlos Marin Field Office and International Boundary Monument Number 1.
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