Van Sickle Bros Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Van Sickle Bros, located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet. The dam spans 1000 feet in length and has a surface area of 54 acres, providing essential water resource management in the region.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Van Sickle Bros is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage on the TR-Red River. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for effective water release during high flow events.

Although last inspected in 2004, Van Sickle Bros continues to serve as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With its strategic location and operational capabilities, this dam remains a key asset in the region's efforts to mitigate flood risks and ensure reliable water supply for various stakeholders.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-RED RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

54

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

277

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.