Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
| Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing | |
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 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[edit]
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.
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Crossings of the Rio Grande | ||||
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29°26′59″N 101°3′30″W / 29.44972°N 101.05833°W
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