Sanderson Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sanderson Pond Dam, located in Wayne County, Mississippi, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational site along Buckatunna Creek.
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Summary
This private dam, with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, is primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and soil foundation, making it a low hazard potential structure.
Although the dam is uncontrolled with an uncontrolled spillway, it is inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and meets state regulatory standards. The risk assessment for Sanderson Pond Dam is considered moderate, with a risk rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is deemed to be in a satisfactory condition. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the data. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sanderson Pond Dam provides a captivating example of a privately owned recreational structure that contributes to the local ecosystem and water management efforts.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
BUCKATUNNA CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Sanderson Pond Dam