Templo De Alabanza Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Templo De Alabanza is a private earth dam located in Moore, Oklahoma, along the TR-CANADIAN RIVER.


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Summary

Completed in 1940, this recreational structure stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 618 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations. However, recent assessments have deemed its condition as poor, with a high hazard potential and very high risk level.

The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The surrounding area covers 11 acres, with a drainage area of 0.32 square miles. In case of emergencies, the dam lacks an updated emergency action plan, raising concerns about preparedness and risk management. With a high hazard potential and poor condition, there is a critical need for maintenance and improvements to address safety issues and lessen the risk of potential failures that could impact the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep a close eye on Templo De Alabanza to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

618

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-CANADIAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

0.32

Nid Storage

130

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.