Sanders Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Matcek Lake Dam Glover Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sanders Lake Dam, located in Burleson, Texas, was completed in 1972 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Designed by USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 858 feet, providing a storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, irrigation, and recreation, making it a vital resource for the local community.
Despite not being state regulated, Sanders Lake Dam is inspected and permitted by the state of Texas. With a hazard potential of "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam's condition is currently not rated. While the presence of a spillway is noted as "None", the dam's structural integrity is maintained by a buttress core type. With its proximity to TR-ELM BRANCH and with no associated structures, Sanders Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
858 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
178 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Sanders Lake Dam