Anderson Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harold Dam Hildreth Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Anderson Dam, located in Montgomery County, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high and spans a length of 608 feet, with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Situated on Walnut Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Although the dam has not been inspected since 1963, it is regulated by the Iowa DNR and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 2.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.64 square miles. With a moderate risk level assigned, Anderson Dam serves as a crucial component for water resource management and climate resilience in the region, under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District and overseen by federal agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
608 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.64 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Anderson Dam