Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Texas — Terrell County — TR-SANDERSON CANYON
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Terrell |
| River | TR-SANDERSON CANYON |
| Coordinates | 30.16145, -102.53800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,280 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 22, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1986 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BIG BEND SWCD;BREWSTER COUNTY;PECOS COUNTY;RIO GRANDE-PECOS RIVER SWCD;TERRELL COUNTY;TRANS PECOS SWCD |
Location Map
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.