Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 8 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTerrell
Nearest CitySANDERSON
River/StreamTR-THREEMILE DRAW
Coordinates30.21176, -102.42555

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,363 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,738 acre-ft
Max Storage1,738 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge23,658 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBIG BEND SWCD;BREWSTER COUNTY;PECOS COUNTY;TERRELL COUNTY;TRANS PECOS SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/21/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04589
Federal IDTX04589
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 7 Dam 2.1 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 10 Dam 2.3 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 9 Dam 2.8 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 6 Dam 3.6 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 11 Dam 4.2 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 5 Dam 7.6 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 4 Dam 8.8 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 3 Dam 12.8 mi High