Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing

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]

Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing
Official name	Amistad Dam
Owner(s)	United States Government
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Rio Grande
Length	6 miles

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.

See also

• List of international bridges in North America