Kickapoo Nations 16 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Kickapoo Nations 16 is a local government-owned dam in Lincoln, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1995.
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Summary
Situated on TR-PECAN CREEK, this earth dam stands at 23 feet high and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 331 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the community of Chandler and surrounding areas. Despite its importance in mitigating flood risks, the dam has a high hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kickapoo Nations 16 has a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 480 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, this dam poses potential challenges for emergency response and risk management. Although the last inspection was conducted in 2011, with an inspection frequency of 3 years, there is a need for further assessment and potentially the development of an Emergency Action Plan to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding communities in the face of potential inundation events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure like Kickapoo Nations 16 to safeguard against future water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PECAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1.12 |
Nid Storage |
331 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Kickapoo Nations 16