Lee W.E. Jr Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lee W.E.


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Summary

Jr is a privately owned earth dam located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of HOFFMAN. The dam was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 22 feet, with a length of 560 feet. Its primary purpose is classified as "Other" and it serves as a water resource structure on TR-SALT CREEK. The dam has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 840 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the OWRB in Oklahoma, Lee W.E. Jr has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the risk assessment for this dam is categorized as "Very High (1)", it is important to note that it is not maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The last inspection of Lee W.E. Jr was conducted in August 2011 and it is subject to inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts are drawn to Lee W.E. Jr for its role in managing water flow and storage on TR-SALT CREEK. With its stone core and soil foundation, this earth dam has been serving its purpose for over five decades. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness of the dam are areas that could be further developed to enhance its resilience in the face of potential hazards.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

560

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-SALT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
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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.