Anderson Home Tank Dam
May 2, 2024
Anderson Home Tank Dam, located in Borden, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1962 for the primary purpose of water supply. Standing at a height of 40 feet and with a length of 300 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 85 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements, it is not considered a high hazard potential dam, although its risk assessment is categorized as high.
The dam, situated on Home Creek, does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. It is deemed to have a buttress core type and an unlisted/unknown foundation. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not available. With its strategic location in a water resource-rich area, Anderson Home Tank Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water supply for the surrounding region, making it a significant infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study in the future.
Year_Completed | 1962 |
Dam_Height | 40 |
River_Or_Stream | HOME CREEK |
Dam_Length | 300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 40 |
Nid_Storage | 112 |
Structural_Height | 40 |
Outlet_Gates | None - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Not Available |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 40 |