Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 7 Dam

Texas — Terrell County — THREEMILE DRAW

Location

StateTexas
CountyTerrell
RiverTHREEMILE DRAW
Coordinates30.23203, -102.45090

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length2,905 ft
NID Storage3,920 acre-ft
Max Storage3,920 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 21, 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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