Sanford Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hutchinson |
| Nearest City | CANADIAN |
| River/Stream | CANADIAN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.71420, -101.55250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 228 ft |
| Dam Height | 228 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,385,983 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,385,983 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 945,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16,513 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,895 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |