Anderson
Anderson is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Wyoming, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Anderson
The primary purpose of Anderson is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Silver Spur Land & Cattle Llc (private). It impounds the Otto Creek, Trib Cow Creek near Saratoga.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | Saratoga |
| River/Stream | Otto Creek, Trib Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.25790, -106.84430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SILVER SPUR LAND & CATTLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00008 |
| Federal ID | WY00008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |