Steer Arlan Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kouns No 1 Cecil Hicks Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, Steer Arlan is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1985 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at 34 feet tall and spans 229 feet in length, providing valuable protection to the surrounding area. The dam has a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.98 square miles, with a maximum discharge of 806 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Steer Arlan is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to its critical role in mitigating flood events. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. As a vital infrastructure in the region, Steer Arlan serves as a key component in the state's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
229 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANADIAN RIV |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
0.98 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Steer Arlan