Anderson (e.)
Anderson (e.) is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Utah, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Anderson (e.)
The primary purpose of Anderson (e.) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Soldier Creek Coal Company (private). It impounds the Soldier Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 229 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Carbon |
| River/Stream | Soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.65185, -110.63738 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SOLDIER CREEK COAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00006 |
| Federal ID | UT00006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |