Burleson Perry S Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Burleson Perry S is a private earth dam located in Hughes, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1974.


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Summary

This dam, situated on the TR. Canadian River, serves multiple purposes and stands at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet. With a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Owned and regulated by the state of Oklahoma, Burleson Perry S is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a very high risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated." Emergency action plans and risk management measures are yet to be fully developed, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this vital water resource infrastructure.

Markwayne Mullin (R) represents the area in Congress where the dam is located, emphasizing the significance of this structure in the region's water management efforts. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, Burleson Perry S continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water storage for the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

255

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TR.CANADIAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

152

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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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.