Sanders Lake Dam
Sanders Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sanders Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sanders Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sanders, Thomas Leigh, Jr. (private). It impounds the Lee Creek near Roscoe.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Roscoe |
| River/Stream | Lee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.50528, -84.79167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sanders, Thomas Leigh, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02447 |
| Federal ID | GA02447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |