Pate Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 30211 Arcadia Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Pate is a privately owned dam located in Arcadia, Oklahoma, along the TR-Tinker Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 530 feet, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Pate is for recreation, providing a serene and picturesque spot for water enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Pate is closely regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), with state jurisdiction and permitting ensuring the dam's safety and compliance with regulations. With valve outlet gates and a controlled spillway, Pate has a maximum discharge capacity of 1300 cubic feet per second, making it a reliable structure for flood control and water management. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment is classified as very high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Overall, Pate serves as a vital resource in the Oklahoma landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and essential water management capabilities. Its location along the TR-Tinker Creek and its regulated status by the OWRB demonstrate the commitment to safeguarding this infrastructure for the benefit of the local community and the surrounding environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pate offers a fascinating case study in dam management and the intersection of human activity with natural water systems.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TINKER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Pate