Anderson Pond is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Anderson Pond
The primary purpose of Anderson Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Manti Irrigation & Reservoir Company (private). It impounds the Little South Creek near Manti.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Manti |
| River/Stream | Little South Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.25482, -111.64180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Manti Irrigation & Reservoir Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00825 |
| Federal ID | UT00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |