Sanderson Dam

Sanderson Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmelia
Coordinates37.27500, -78.12330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length326 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage46 acre-ft
Max Storage46 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerC. M. Weaver
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA007015
Federal IDVA007015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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