Dams in Terrell County, Texas
9Total Dams
8High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Terrell County, Texas
Terrell County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Terrell County is 45 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 6 Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 6 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 78 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 4 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 75 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 11 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 70 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 5 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 65 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 10 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 56 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 7 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 9 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 8 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 48 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Roden Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | 1967 |