Anna Belle Tank Dam

BIG CANYON· Potter, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Anna Belle Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX05968

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

KRITSER RANCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Anna Belle Tank Dam?

Anna Belle 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 Anna Belle Tank Dam?

Anna Belle Tank Dam is owned by KRITSER RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Anna Belle Tank Dam built?

Anna Belle Tank Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Anna Belle Tank Dam?

Anna Belle Tank Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Anna Belle Tank Dam?

Anna Belle Tank Dam has a dam height of 27 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.