Anderson
Anderson is a gravity dam located in Barron County, Wisconsin, built in 1868. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Anderson
The primary purpose of Anderson is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Dallas (local government). It impounds the Upper Pine Creek near Dallas.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 249 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1868, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Upper Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.25847, -91.81874 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 249 ft |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,605 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Dallas |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00239 |
| Federal ID | WI00239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |