Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 11 Dam

Texas — Terrell County — THREE MILE DRAW

Location

StateTexas
CountyTerrell
RiverTHREE MILE DRAW
Coordinates30.15237, -102.41513

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length6,840 ft
NID Storage4,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,500 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
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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