Bohannon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Bohannon is a gravity dam located in Whitesboro, Oklahoma, along Bohannan Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1959, this recreational structure stands at 27 feet tall and spans 250 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet. The dam is owned privately and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

Despite its low hazard potential, Bohannon is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and structural characteristics. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a surface area of 20 acres for recreational use. The surrounding area offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

Bohannon's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unknown, but with a regular inspection frequency of 5 years, efforts are likely in place to maintain the dam's integrity and respond to any potential emergencies. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, understanding the condition and safety of dams like Bohannon becomes increasingly important for ensuring community resilience and sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

BOHANNAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

410

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.