H Sanders Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
H Sanders Lake Dam, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at 20 feet high and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. The dam, built on the TR-Sowashee Creek, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Although the condition of H Sanders Lake Dam is currently rated as "Not Rated," its hazard potential is listed as "Undetermined," with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the structure does not have associated locks or a drainage area specified, it serves as a recreational site for the local community. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam are not provided in the available data, highlighting areas for potential future assessment and improvement.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
260 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
H Sanders Lake Dam