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Sanford Dam

Sanford Dam


Statistics

General

  • Region (Map) : ................... Great Plains
  • State (Map) .......................  Texas
  • County ................................ Hutchinson
  • Project: ................................ Canadian River
  • Dam type: ............................ Earthfill
  • Location: ............................. 8 mi W of Borger
  • Watercourse: ...................... Canadian River
  • Reservoir: ........................... Lake Meredith
  • Construction Date: ........... 1962-1965
  • National ID Number .......... TX00023
  • Hydrologic Unit Code ......

Dimensions


Hydraulics

  • Normal Water Surface Elev: ................2936.5 ft
  • Hydraulic Height: .................................. 192.0 ft
  • Service Spillway Type:
  •    Uncontrolled  Crest    ................................Yes
  •    Morning-Glory ........................................... No
  •    Crest Length    .......................................... xx ft
  •    Gated      ....................................................... No
  •    Capacity at Elev:  2936.5  ft,            19,300 cfs
  • Auxiliary Spillway ......................................... No
  •     Capacity at Elev.   .................................. 0 cfs
  • Outlet Works Capacity at

    Elevation  2936.5 ft.,  ........................ 3400 cfs

Hydrology

  • Drainage Area: ...............................20,220 sq mi
  • Hydrometeorological Report                HMR xx
  • Flood Type: ............................................General
  • Storm Duration: ...........................................  hrs
  • Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) Report:
  •   Peak Inflow: ................................................  cfs
  •   Inflow Volume: .....................................  acre-ft
  •   Flow Duration: .......................................0 days
  •   PMF Routing MWS Elev.: ...................... x.0 ft
  •   Initial Routing Elev: ................................. x.0 ft
  •   Study Date:


Power Generation


Narration

 


Geology

The rock exposed in the vicinity of Sanford Dam are all of sedimentary origin. They include consolidated to slightly cemented sand, clay and gravel belonging to the Tertiary Ogallala formation which rest unconformably on formation of Permian age.


Links

 | Recreation |

 | Dams Located by State | USBR Texas Dams | South Great Plains Region Dams |

 | Owner: Canadian River Municipal Water Authority,
                   PO Box 99, Sanford, TX 79078, (806) 865-3325

 | Operator:  Canadian River Municipal Water Authority,
                       PO Box 99, Sanford, TX 79078, (806) 865-3325

 

 

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