Anderson #2 is a dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, specifically in the city of Grand Junction.
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Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, with a structural height of 35 feet. The primary purpose of Anderson #2 is for water supply, with a storage capacity of 595 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1119 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 2750 feet and covers a surface area of 90 acres, making it a significant water resource infrastructure in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources, Anderson #2 is considered to have a hazard potential of "significant" and a condition assessment of "fair." The last inspection conducted in August 2019 revealed that the dam is in relatively good condition, but with a risk assessment rating of "High (2)." The dam does not have a spillway, but is equipped with slide (sluice gate) and uncontrolled outlet gates. With its strategic location on Kannah Creek, Anderson #2 plays a crucial role in water supply management in the region, attracting the attention of water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
2750 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
KANNAH CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
90 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
1119 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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