Pope Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Pope dam, located in Coal County, Oklahoma, is a crucial structure designed for Flood Risk Reduction on TR-Elm Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1945, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 800 feet, with a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, ensuring that it meets necessary inspection and enforcement requirements.
The dam's controlled spillway and valve outlet gate further enhance its flood risk reduction capabilities, with a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for Pope dam categorizes it as having a very high risk level (1), emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and management measures. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the last inspection in 2003 revealed no immediate concerns, highlighting the structural integrity of the dam.
Overall, Pope dam serves as a vital infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region, with its location in a high-risk area emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Its historical significance, combined with its operational effectiveness, underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris
|
9cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
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.
Pope