Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing

Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
Official nameAmistad Dam
Owner(s)United States Government
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsRio Grande
Length6 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. ^ a b TxDOT Transportation Planning; Border Crossings
  2. ^ americansouthwest.com; Amistad Dam profile

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


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