Anderson Lake Dam
Anderson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Missouri, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Anderson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Anderson Lake Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Richard Anderson (private). It impounds the Tr-mcgill Creek near Wakenda.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Wakenda |
| River/Stream | Tr-mcgill Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.41416, -93.56113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | RICHARD ANDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11676 |
| Federal ID | MO11676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |