El Paso Water Discovers Dam Issues After Cement Lake Acquisition

El Paso Water recently acquired 300 acres, including Cement Lake, from the Texas Department of Transportation for open space preservation. During this process, no structural assessments of the dam were conducted, which led to the discovery of hazardous conditions post-acquisition. Following this revelation, the utility has pumped out over 9 feet of water from the lake and is actively reinforcing the dam's southern section. Road closures are in effect as crews work on these critical repairs, highlighting the importance of thorough assessments in infrastructure management.

Key Details: • El Paso Water acquired Cement Lake for open space preservation and infrastructure needs. • No structural assessments of the dam were performed before the acquisition. • As of April 25, over 9 feet of water has been pumped from Cement Lake. • Road closures will remain in effect during ongoing reinforcement work.