Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Brewster County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Big Bend Swcd;brewster County;pecos County;rio Grande-pecos River Swcd;terrell County;trans Pecos Swcd (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary near Sanderson.
The dam stands 68 feet tall and stretches 3,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2020.
At 68 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brewster |
| Nearest City | Sanderson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary |
| Coordinates | 30.13173, -102.73019 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,751 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BIG BEND SWCD;BREWSTER COUNTY;PECOS COUNTY;RIO GRANDE-PECOS RIVER SWCD;TERRELL COUNTY;TRANS PECOS SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06604 |
| Federal ID | TX06604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |