Saunders Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Saunders Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Saunders Pond 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 Augusta County Service Authority (local government). It impounds the Mattox Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Mattox Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.14400, -79.61910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Augusta County Service Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019019 |
| Federal ID | VA019019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |