Long Star Steel Co Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Long Star Steel Co is a privately owned dam located in Pittsburg, Oklahoma, along the TR-EUFAULA LAKE river.


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Summary

Built in 1930, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high and spans a length of 300 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is categorized as having a very high risk due to its critical importance in water resource management.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Long Star Steel Co is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Although it has not been rated for its current condition, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to monitor any potential risks and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Long Star Steel Co serves as a key infrastructure for water storage and management in the area, playing a crucial role in flood control and water supply. Its location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding communities and environment.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-EUFAULA LAKE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

82

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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.