Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Terrell County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by Blom Engineering and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Completed in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 65 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,295 acre-feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Sanderson Canyon stream. The dam's spillway, with a width of 403 feet, is of the uncontrolled type, allowing for a maximum discharge of 40,907 cubic feet per second.
With a satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2016, Sanderson Canyon WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating potential hazards that are currently not available. The dam features slide and uncontrolled gates as outlet structures, with a length of 3,280 feet and a surface area of 28 acres. Although last inspected in August 2014 with a frequency of every 5 years, the dam is designed to meet state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements to ensure its continued safety and functionality for flood risk management in the region.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
3280 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SANDERSON CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
62 |
Drainage Area |
8.19 |
Nid Storage |
3295 |
Structural Height |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
65 |