Sanders Dam is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Iowa, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 2,610 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sanders Dam
The primary purpose of Sanders Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Sheryl Sanders (private). It impounds the Tr- East Nishnabotna River near Riverton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 487 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Riverton |
| River/Stream | Tr- East Nishnabotna River |
| Coordinates | 40.72830, -95.51170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,610 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Sheryl Sanders |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03658 |
| Federal ID | IA03658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |