Burnham No. 4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burnham No.9 Woodward Jim
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
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Summary
4 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Woods County, Oklahoma, along the West Moccasin Creek. Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this 25-foot tall structure serves a variety of purposes and has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it features a valve outlet gate for water release. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and monitoring.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Burnham No. 4 undergoes periodic state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with regulatory standards. The dam's condition remains unrated, but its low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable state. Despite a lack of recent modifications or updates, the dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, supporting agricultural activities and protecting against potential flooding events. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Burnham No. 4 highlights the importance of sustainable dam management practices in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
246 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
WEST MOCCASIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Burnham No. 4