W A Sanders Pond Dam dam
W A Sanders Pond Dam
W A Sanders Pond Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. This dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While its spillway type is uncontrolled, the hazard potential of the dam is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, W A Sanders Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite not having a designated dam type, the structure is classified as an earth dam with buttress core types. The surrounding area offers a picturesque location for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities, making this dam a valuable resource for both water and climate enthusiasts in the region.
With its convenient location and moderate risk assessment, W A Sanders Pond Dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors seeking relaxation and outdoor adventures. As a low-hazard structure, the dam serves as a testament to responsible water resource management in Mississippi, offering a balance between conservation and recreation for the benefit of the local community and environment.
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 W A Sanders Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 53 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 136 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 726,000 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 756 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 73 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 229 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W A Sanders Pond Dam.
Boat launches
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About W A Sanders Pond Dam
Where does the data for W A Sanders Pond 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 below 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.
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.