Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 1 Dam

Texas — Brewster County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrewster
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY
Coordinates30.13173, -102.73019

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length3,120 ft
NID Storage6,109 acre-ft
Max Storage6,109 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 23, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
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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