Anderson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Anderson Lake Dam, located in Wakenda, Missouri, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 100 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Cottonwood Br Lttl Wakenda river or stream, within Carroll County.

Despite being privately owned, Anderson Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a high hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unknown. While the structure itself is designed as an earth dam with a buttress core type, specific details regarding spillways, outlet gates, and locks are not provided in the data.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Anderson Lake Dam's operational and safety conditions may find limited information available, as certain key aspects such as last inspection date, hazard potential assessment, and emergency preparedness remain undisclosed. Further data on the dam's emergency plan adherence, risk management measures, and overall risk characterization could provide valuable insights into the dam's resilience and potential vulnerabilities in the face of changing climate patterns and extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-COTTONWOOD BR LTTL WAKENDA

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

120

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.