Anderson Lake
Anderson Lake is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Minnesota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Anderson Lake
The primary purpose of Anderson Lake 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 Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Yellow Medicine River near Ivanhoe.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ivanhoe |
| River/Stream | Yellow Medicine River |
| Coordinates | 44.45285, -96.30669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01467 |
| Federal ID | MN01467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |