Davis No 5 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
Davis No 5, located in Beaver, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of "Other." Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at 28 feet tall and spans 445 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2200 cubic feet per second.
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Summary
The dam, situated on TR-Jackson Creek, is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Davis No 5 is considered to have a very high risk due to its condition not being assessed. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While it has not been modified in recent years, the last inspection took place in July 2010 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. With its risk level and high storage capacity, Davis No 5 serves as a crucial component in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the Beaver area.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JACKSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beaver River At Beaver
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0cfs |
Cimarron River Near Forgan
|
22cfs |
Crooked C Nr Englewood
|
8cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
|
0cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
49cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Davis No 5