Wood James N Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Wood James N is a privately owned earth dam located in Micawber, Oklahoma, on TR-East Beaver Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 525 feet, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is listed as "Other," with a spillway width of 1 foot and a controlled spillway type.

The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite being rated with a low hazard potential, the risk assessment of Wood James N indicates a very high risk level. Although the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection occurring in May 2011.

Wood James N is situated in a picturesque location in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, and plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a significant structure that requires careful monitoring and management to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

525

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-EAST BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.