Yardbrough Billy is a privately owned dam located in Pontotoc, Oklahoma, along the TR-Muddy Buggy Creek.
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Built in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at 18 feet tall with a length of 610 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential but a very high risk assessment score of 1.
Although Yardbrough Billy serves a primary purpose of "Other", it is designed to withstand maximum discharges of up to 1600 cubic feet per second through its controlled spillway. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and is surrounded by stone core and soil foundation. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not readily available. With its strategic location and critical role in managing water resources in the area, Yardbrough Billy presents an important case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
15cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
205cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
10cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
8cfs |