Sanders Lake Dam dam
Sanders Lake Dam
Located in Lamar, Georgia, Sanders Lake Dam is a private structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. The dam stands at 23.6 feet in height with a length of 285 feet, providing a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. The dam's purpose, design, and construction details make it an essential resource for water management and conservation in the area.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment, it is subject to state inspection to ensure its integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam remains under close monitoring to address any potential issues that may arise. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Sanders Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and supporting the local ecosystem.
As a key feature in the region's water infrastructure, Sanders Lake Dam serves as a vital asset for fire protection and agricultural activities. Its strategic location and design contribute to water management efforts, showcasing the importance of sustainable practices in the face of climate change and increasing water demands. With ongoing inspections and risk assessments, Sanders Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem and supporting the community's water needs.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sanders Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 13 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 5 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 596 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sanders Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Macon
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Claystone County Park
- Gladesville Campground
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jackson Lake
- Mccant's Mill Pond
Track Sanders Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sanders Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sanders Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sanders Lake Dam.