Paden No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Paden No 1 Oknoname 107014
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Paden No 2, located in Okfuskee, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earthen dam built in 1940 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 660 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities, with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Paden No 2 is categorized as having a very high risk due to its age and the potential consequences of a failure. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and no emergency action plan has been prepared for the site. The last inspection was conducted in May 2011, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified, raising concerns about the potential risks associated with its continued operation.
With its picturesque location along TR-Hilliby Creek in Micawber, Oklahoma, Paden No 2 serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. However, given the high risk designation and lack of a comprehensive emergency plan, stakeholders must address the potential safety concerns associated with the dam to ensure the protection of both the environment and the public.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HILLIBY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
480 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
166cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
200cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
128cfs |
Little River Near Tecumseh
|
7cfs |
North Canadian River Near Harrah
|
123cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Paden No 2