Anna Belle Tank Dam
Anna Belle Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Anna Belle Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Anna Belle Tank Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kritser Ranch (private). It impounds the Big Canyon.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | Big Canyon |
| Coordinates | 35.57500, -101.87500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | KRITSER RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05968 |
| Federal ID | TX05968 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |