Anderson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Anderson Lake Dam, located in Collin, Texas, is a private-owned structure designed primarily for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 857 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area and drainage area, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, especially in times of emergency.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Anderson Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With no spillway and a hazard potential rating of "Not Available," the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam's location along TR-Panther Creek adds to its significance in the local ecosystem and highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges.

Overall, Anderson Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and emergency preparedness in Collin, Texas. Its history, design, and purpose underscore the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam for future generations.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

857

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

97

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.