The American Diversion Dam (or simply the American Dam) is a diversion dam on the Rio Grande in El Paso Texas. It is about 140 feet (43 m) north of the point where the west bank of the river enters Mexico 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the business center. The dam is operated by the International Boundary and Water Commission.It started operation in 1938.
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