Anderson Meadow
Anderson Meadow is an earth dam located in Beaver County, Utah, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Anderson Meadow
The primary purpose of Anderson Meadow is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (private). It impounds the South Fork Of Beaver River near Beaver.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 332 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2022.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Beaver |
| Nearest City | Beaver |
| River/Stream | South Fork Of Beaver River |
| Coordinates | 38.21266, -112.43359 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00007 |
| Federal ID | UT00007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |