Richardson Gc Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burlingame No.2 Kane Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Richardson Gc is a privately owned recreational dam located in Washington County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
This earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968, stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 804 feet. Situated on the TR-CANEY River, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Richardson Gc has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and a maximum discharge of 800 cubic feet per second. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition. While it has not been inspected since April 2010, the dam is still considered to have a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent assessments. Despite this, the dam remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area.
Overall, Richardson Gc provides a valuable recreational resource for the local community while also posing potential risks due to its outdated infrastructure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in the ongoing management and regulatory oversight of this dam, as well as the need for future assessments and maintenance to ensure the safety of both the structure and the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
804 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANEY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
|
60cfs |
Caney River Near Ramona
|
77cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
|
10cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
|
1850cfs |
Bird Creek Near Sperry
|
88cfs |
Verdigris River Near Claremore
|
1800cfs |
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.
Richardson Gc