Clift Ws Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Clift Ws, located in Creek, Oklahoma, is a privately-owned water resource with a dam height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam on TR-Little Catfish Creek serves as a critical structure for flood control and water management in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Clift Ws indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Clift Ws has state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's spillway is of a controlled type, with a width of 1 foot, and it features a valve outlet gate for water release. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the last inspection in 2011 revealed no immediate concerns, but a regular inspection frequency of 5 years is recommended to assess any potential changes in the dam's condition and performance.
Overall, Clift Ws plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, serving as a key infrastructure for flood protection and water storage. With its strategic location in Bristow, Oklahoma, this dam is an essential component of the local water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE CATFISH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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.
Clift Ws