Je Kirk is a private recreational earth dam located in Payne County, Oklahoma, along a tributary of the Cimarron River.
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Built in 1983 by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands at 27 feet high and stretches 301 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge of 150 cubic feet per second, Je Kirk offers both leisure opportunities and flood control benefits for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Je Kirk is subject to state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment rates the dam as having a very high risk due to unspecified factors. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2002. The presence of a single valve outlet gate ensures proper water release and maintenance of the dam's structural integrity.
As a key infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Je Kirk serves as an essential asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam contributes to water storage, flood control, and recreational activities, embodying the importance of sustainable development and environmental stewardship in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
301 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB OF CIMARRON RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
528cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
68cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |