Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 6 Dam

Texas — Terrell County — RED WINDMILL DRAW

Location

StateTexas
CountyTerrell
RiverRED WINDMILL DRAW
Coordinates30.18189, -102.47596

Physical Characteristics

NID Height78 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length2,790 ft
NID Storage5,888 acre-ft
Max Storage5,888 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
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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