Anderson Meadow Reservoir
Beaver County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #6 of 7 in the county
- Limited data
Anderson Meadow Reservoir in Beaver County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 10.2 ft
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 34.5 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 5.3 µg/L
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Anderson Meadow Reservoir is a mesotrophic lake in Beaver County, Utah. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Beaver County, Anderson Meadow Reservoir ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2020-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Anderson Meadow Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water10.2 ft of visibility
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft. Phosphorus 34.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 5.3 µg/L. TSI 49. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 34.5 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Anderson Meadow Reservoir
- Anderson Meadow Campground0.3 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Anderson Meadow Reservoir is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Anderson Meadow (completed 1956), built primarily for recreation on the South Fork of Beaver River; earth-type dam, 32 ft tall and 350 ft long.
- Normal storage
- 66 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 332 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID UT00007 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 7 lakes in Beaver County
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Meadow Reservoir
Where is Anderson Meadow Reservoir?
- Anderson Meadow Reservoir is a lake in Beaver County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Anderson Meadow Reservoir?
- Anderson Meadow Reservoir in Beaver County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 10.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 34.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.3 µg/L.
Is Anderson Meadow Reservoir safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Anderson Meadow Reservoir?
- Anderson Meadow Reservoir has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Anderson Meadow Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX10 samples · 2020
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles