Rl Anderson Dam
Key Takeaway
Rl Anderson Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 898 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00914 |
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
ETHRIDGE JA AND CALHOUN LH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rl Anderson Dam?
Rl Anderson 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 Rl Anderson Dam?
Rl Anderson Dam is owned by ETHRIDGE JA AND CALHOUN LH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rl Anderson Dam built?
Rl Anderson Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Rl Anderson Dam?
Rl Anderson Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rl Anderson Dam?
Rl Anderson 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.