Anderson
Anderson is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Anderson
The primary purpose of Anderson is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rancho Greco (raftopoulos, Steve) (private). It impounds the Elkhead Creek-tr near Craig.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 542 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | Elkhead Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.67876, -107.29968 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 542 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 249 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RANCHO GRECO (RAFTOPOULOS, STEVE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01885 |
| Federal ID | CO01885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |