Anderson Lake Dam
Anderson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Alabama, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Anderson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Anderson Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Marie Anderson (private). It impounds the Tr-bassetts Creek near Mt Vernon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Mt Vernon |
| River/Stream | Tr-bassetts Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.47500, -88.15833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARIE ANDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00217 |
| Federal ID | AL00217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |