Anderson #6

Anderson #6 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Anderson #6

The primary purpose of Anderson #6 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Grand Junction (local government). It impounds the Kahnah Creek-tr near Grand Junction.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2017.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityGrand Junction
River/StreamKahnah Creek-tr
Coordinates39.02334, -108.20223

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length390 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Max Discharge3,454 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/17/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00074
Federal IDCO00074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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