Karber Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Karber Pond, located in Homestead, Oklahoma, is a privately-owned water resource managed by the OWRB.


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Summary

Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a storage capacity of 2500 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1250 acre-feet. The dam controls the flow of TR-Spring Creek and has a spillway width of 4 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 450 cubic feet per second.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Karber Pond is designated as a very high-risk water storage facility due to its location and structural characteristics. The dam is regularly inspected by state authorities, with the last assessment taking place in July 2009. The emergency action plan for the pond has not been updated recently, and the overall condition of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated".

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Karber Pond presents an interesting case study in the management of private dams in Oklahoma. With its unique design features and risk assessment status, this pond serves as a valuable learning opportunity for understanding the complexities of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure in a changing climate.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

TR-SPRING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

50

Nid Storage

2500

Structural Height

50

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

50
       
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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.