The USIBWC is dedicated to keeping Americans safe from exposure to Mexican sewage and ensuring Americans receive their fair share of water resources. We are proud to highlight the exceptional fieldwork carried out by our Amistad Dam team, in close collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers
The team recently completed a high-risk maintenance and repair project on the dam’s floodgates, involving crane-suspended operations at heights exceeding 200 feet. Tasks included gate component repairs, cable tensioning, and precision adjustments to gate limit switches, which control the opening of the floodgates. All essential work to ensure the protection of lives, support binational cooperation, and ensure water security.
These operations were performed in extreme South Texas summer conditions, high heat, humidity, and wind, and included over 10+ hour workdays for our Amistad crews. Despite the challenges, the team maintained a flawless safety record.
The expertise required spans multiple disciplines: crane operations, mechanical systems, electrical calibration, structural repair, and dam operations. The success of this effort reflects the dedication and technical proficiency of our personnel, the strength of our leadership team, and the critical support from USACE trainers and partners.
From planning and logistics to execution and water rescue standby, the USIBWC continues to seek appropriate funding for all necessary resources to keep building, operating, and maintaining this vital infrastructure on behalf of the American people.
Infrastructure doesn’t maintain itself, people do. And our team at the USIBWC continues to embody the professionalism and commitment required to safeguard it all.