Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Noble-Sea Cattle Co.


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Summary

- West Dam is a privately owned structure located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, within Carter County. This earth dam, completed in 1934, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serving as a crucial resource for water storage with a maximum capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam is designed to regulate the flow of a tributary to Caddo Creek and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its structural integrity. The risk assessment for Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam ranks it as very high (1), highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures. With a designated emergency action plan and emergency contacts in place, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, especially during times of increased climate variability and extreme weather events.

Overall, Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and responsible stewardship of water resources. With its historical significance and continued operational importance, this earth dam exemplifies the vital role that private entities can play in maintaining and managing critical infrastructure for the benefit of local communities and the environment.

Year Completed

1934

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO CADDO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.