Sanders Lake Dam
Sanders Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sanders Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sanders Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A.e. Saunders Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Little Black Creek near Angier.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 336 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Angier |
| River/Stream | Little Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.55200, -78.75220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A.E. Saunders Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00839 |
| Federal ID | NC00839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |