Nw Ok Land & Cattle Co.
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is a privately owned earth dam located in Harper, Oklahoma, near the city of Buffalo. Completed in 1940, this dam serves a variety of purposes, with a primary purpose listed as "Other." The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 475 feet, providing a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. It has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Despite its age, the dam's condition remains unrated, with the last inspection conducted in August 2011. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently documented for this structure.
Although Nw Ok Land & Cattle Co. has not undergone recent modifications, its operational capacity remains intact, with one valve outlet gate for water release. Situated on TR BUFFAO CR near the Tulsa District, this dam represents a unique aspect of water resource management in the region, serving as a critical component of the local water infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure offers a glimpse into the historical and ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
475 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR BUFFAO CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
46cfs |
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
73cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
41cfs |
North Canadian River At Woodward
|
68cfs |
Crooked C Nr Englewood
|
7cfs |
Beaver River At Beaver
|
0cfs |