Anderson 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: John Anderson 2 Anderson 5
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Anderson 1 is a privately owned dam located in Meade, South Dakota, with a low hazard potential and a height of 14 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1940, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 440 cubic feet per second. While the dam is currently in fair condition and is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, it has not been rated in terms of its operational safety and emergency preparedness.
Situated on the TR-BELLE FONot RatedCHE River in the Omaha District, Anderson 1 serves various purposes such as irrigation, flood control, and water supply. The dam's association with the Federal government is limited, with no federal agency ownership, funding, design, construction, or regulatory involvement. The primary owner of Anderson 1 is a private entity, highlighting the importance of private stewardship in managing water resources and maintaining infrastructure integrity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Anderson 1 presents an interesting case study in the challenges and responsibilities of private dam ownership. As climate change continues to impact water availability and infrastructure resilience, the proper regulation and maintenance of dams like Anderson 1 will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources for both human and ecological needs.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
690 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BELLE FONot RatedCHE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
510 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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 1