Salyer Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gwendolyn Hunsaker Oknoname 015008
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Salyer is a private recreational dam located in Gracemont, Oklahoma, along the White Bread Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 300 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, Salyer is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its age, Salyer remains in good condition and has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, indicating that it is well-maintained and poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and has a surface area of 6 acres, making it a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. While it has not been modified in recent years, Salyer continues to meet regulatory guidelines and is an important water resource for the local community.
Managed by a private owner, Salyer serves as a vital source of water storage and recreation in Caddo County, Oklahoma. With its picturesque location and low hazard potential, this dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate and protect for generations to come.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE BREAD CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canadian River At Bridgeport
|
126cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Washita River At Anadarko
|
121cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |
North Canadian River Near Calumet
|
46cfs |
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.
Salyer