Mattingly No 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Blue, Oklahoma, on the TR-Sassafras Creek.
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Completed in 1967 for irrigation purposes, the dam stands at 18 feet high with a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Despite its low hazard potential, Mattingly No 1 has a very high risk assessment due to its location and structural characteristics. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1984 cubic feet per second. The dam has not been modified in recent years and is currently in a state of not rated condition assessment, with a last inspection date in 2006.
Mattingly No 1 serves as a critical water resource for irrigation in Bryan County, Oklahoma, providing essential water storage for agricultural activities. Owned by a private entity, the dam plays a vital role in supporting local water needs and highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SASSAFRAS CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |