Anderson Dam; Lawrence
Key Takeaway
Anderson Dam; Lawrence is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00294 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gale Eggart
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Anderson Dam; Lawrence?
Anderson Dam; Lawrence is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Anderson Dam; Lawrence?
Anderson Dam; Lawrence is owned by Gale Eggart (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anderson Dam; Lawrence built?
Anderson Dam; Lawrence was completed in 1939, making it 87 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Anderson Dam; Lawrence?
Anderson Dam; Lawrence serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anderson Dam; Lawrence?
Anderson Dam; Lawrence has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Anderson Dam; Lawrence last inspected?
Anderson Dam; Lawrence was last inspected on May 12, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.