Young James M Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gilbert Gp-2 Selman No.29
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Young James M is a privately owned earth dam located in Harper County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Freedom.
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Summary
Completed in 1950, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 370 feet. It serves as a crucial water resource structure on the TR-Gilbert Creek, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 390 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Young James M is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its age and design. This makes it a valuable site for climate and water resource enthusiasts to study and monitor, as it plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GILBERT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Young James M