Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 4 Dam

Texas — Terrell County — TR-SANDERSON CANYON

Location

StateTexas
CountyTerrell
RiverTR-SANDERSON CANYON
Coordinates30.14869, -102.55425

Physical Characteristics

NID Height75 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length2,725 ft
NID Storage4,057 acre-ft
Max Storage4,057 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 22, 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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