Anita

CANOPY DRAW· Johnson, Wyoming· Built 1965· Earth· 33 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Anita is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 75.3% in WY)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge1,112 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
Year Modified2005
NID IDWY02558

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
Last Inspection: August 10, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SEO

Ownership

V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Anita?

Anita 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 Anita?

Anita is owned by V BAR F CATTLE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Anita built?

Anita was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Anita?

Anita serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Anita?

Anita has a dam height of 33 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 Anita last inspected?

Anita was last inspected on August 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.