Reim W Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Reim W is a privately owned Earth dam located in Drummond, Oklahoma, along TR Turkey Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 300 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in December 2010. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Reim W indicates a very high risk level. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam is designed to manage a maximum discharge of 625 cubic feet per second.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Reim W to be an interesting case study in dam infrastructure and flood risk management. The dam's location, design specifications, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining and operating critical water control structures in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing environmental risks.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
324 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
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