Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 2 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyPecos
Nearest CitySANDERSON
River/StreamDRY CREEK
Coordinates30.15678, -102.68278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height83 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length6,525 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,789 acre-ft
Max Storage11,789 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge35,421 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBIG BEND SWCD;BREWSTER COUNTY;PECOS COUNTY;RIO GRANDE-PECOS RIVER SWCD;TERRELL COUNTY;TRANS PECOS SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06780
Federal IDTX06780
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam 3.3 mi Significant Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 3 Dam 3.6 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 4 Dam 7.7 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 5 Dam 8.7 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 6 Dam 12.5 mi High Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 7 Dam 14.8 mi High