Anderson (Kenneth) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Anderson (Kenneth) is a privately owned dam located in Heber, Utah, with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Built in 1900, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 17.5 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, providing a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Situated on Lake Creek-offstream, Anderson (Kenneth) plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, serving the irrigation needs of the surrounding community. With a significant hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted to monitor its safety and integrity. The dam has a spillway width of 10 feet and is located in the Wasatch County of Utah, making it an important component of the local water infrastructure.

As a key feature in the water supply system of the region, Anderson (Kenneth) stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam management in ensuring sustainable water resources. With its history dating back over a century, this dam continues to play a vital role in supporting agricultural activities and water security in the area. As climate change impacts water availability, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Anderson (Kenneth) are essential in adapting to evolving environmental conditions and ensuring the resilience of the water supply system.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

287

River Or Stream

LAKE CREEK-OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

17.5

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

153

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

30
       
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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.