Sanders Dam
Sanders Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sanders Dam
The primary purpose of Sanders Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aa Sanders (private). It impounds the Piney Creek near Bastrop.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Nearest City | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.15412, -97.30059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AA SANDERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02716 |
| Federal ID | TX02716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |