Sanderson Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 326 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Sanderson Dam
The primary purpose of Sanderson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C. M. Weaver (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 326 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Coordinates | 37.27500, -78.12330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 326 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C. M. Weaver |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007015 |
| Federal ID | VA007015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |