Sanders Lake Dam
Sanders Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sanders Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sanders Lake 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 Ruth Sanders (private). It impounds the Beckum Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Beckum Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68209, -94.29727 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RUTH SANDERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03573 |
| Federal ID | TX03573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |