Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 5 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTerrell
Nearest CitySANDERSON
River/StreamTR-SANDERSON CANYON
Coordinates30.16145, -102.53800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length3,280 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,295 acre-ft
Max Storage3,295 acre-ft
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge40,155 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 AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06820
Federal IDTX06820
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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