Anderson Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Anderson Dam
The primary purpose of Anderson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joan Anderson (private). It impounds the Lewis Creek near Port Charlottte.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 440 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12,000 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Port Charlottte |
| River/Stream | Lewis Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.61123, -84.36910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joan Anderson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00521 |
| Federal ID | FL00521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |