Anderson Lake
Anderson Lake is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Anderson Lake
The primary purpose of Anderson Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gerald C And Marilyn J. Anderson (private). It impounds the Long Creek near Romia.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 915 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Nearest City | Romia |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.92215, -96.29378 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,836 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GERALD C AND MARILYN J. ANDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00059 |
| Federal ID | OK00059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |