L V Anderson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cottle County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 500 ft long. 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 L V Anderson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of L V Anderson Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lv Anderson (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Texas |
| County | Cottle |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.06810, -100.15315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lv Anderson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03255 |
| Federal ID | TX03255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |