Saunders Pond Dam
Saunders Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Saunders Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Saunders Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Augusta County Service Authority (local government). It impounds the Mattox Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Mattox Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.14400, -79.61910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Augusta County Service Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019019 |
| Federal ID | VA019019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |