Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 2 Dam

Texas — Pecos County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyPecos
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates30.15678, -102.68278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height83 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length6,525 ft
NID Storage11,789 acre-ft
Max Storage11,789 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 22, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBIG BEND SWCD;BREWSTER COUNTY;PECOS COUNTY;RIO GRANDE-PECOS RIVER SWCD;TERRELL COUNTY;TRANS PECOS SWCD

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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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