Sanders Lake Dam dam
Sanders Lake Dam
Sanders Lake Dam, located in Prentiss, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in the year 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 356 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Situated on the UNT of Mile Branch within the Memphis District, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place.
Although classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Sanders Lake Dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreational activities. With a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.13 square miles, the dam offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its operational status and emergency preparedness measures are not specified in the available data, leaving the overall risk management strategy unclear.
Despite the lack of detailed information on emergency response plans and condition assessments, Sanders Lake Dam continues to serve as a vital resource for both local residents and visitors. As a privately owned structure under state jurisdiction, ongoing maintenance and monitoring efforts are essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of this recreational site for future generations. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are encouraged to explore this picturesque location while staying informed about potential risks and safety protocols related to the dam.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown | 12 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 7 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 169 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 12 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee River Nr Fulton | 203 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sanders Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Tishomingo County
- West Levee Service Road Itawamba County
- Margerum Road, Cherokee
- Riverton Rose Trail 9272-9380, Cherokee
⛺ Campgrounds
- Piney Grove Campground
- Natchez Trace Np - Tupelo Bicycle Cg
- Tupelo Bicycle Only Campground
- Tippah County Lake - Mdwfp
- Big Hill Pond Sp - Grassy Point Shelter
- Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →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 Undetermined 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.