Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam

TR-TOBACCO CREEK· Borden, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX02284

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JR ANDERSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam?

Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam 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 Tobacco Tank Dam?

Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam is owned by JR ANDERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam built?

Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Tobacco Tank Dam?

Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam?

Anderson Tobacco Tank Dam 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.