Wickham R No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Wickham R No 2 is a privately owned dam located in Strong City, Oklahoma, along the TR-Wildhorse Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1956, this 28-foot high Earth dam serves a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other". The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. It has a controlled spillway and one outlet gate for water release when necessary.

The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment for Wickham R No 2 is very high. Despite being in operation for over six decades, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated", indicating a need for further evaluation and potentially necessary maintenance or upgrades.

The surrounding area in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, relies on Wickham R No 2 for water resource management and flood control. As a key component in the local infrastructure, ensuring the safety and integrity of this dam is essential for protecting both the environment and the community it serves. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wickham R No 2 presents an intriguing case study in the maintenance and regulation of aging dams in the United States.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

320

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-WILDHORSE CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

170

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.