Sanford Dam

Texas — Hutchinson County — CANADIAN RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHutchinson
RiverCANADIAN RIVER
Coordinates35.71420, -101.55250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height228 ft
Dam Height228 ft
Dam Length6,380 ft
NID Storage2,385,983 acre-ft
Max Storage2,385,983 acre-ft
Surface Area16,513 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameLake Meredith

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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