Sanders Dam

Virginia — Pittsylvania County — Unnamed tributary to Dan River

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
RiverUnnamed tributary to Dan River
Coordinates36.54640, -79.55420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length335 ft
NID Storage123 acre-ft
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJoseph G Sanders

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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