Kemp is a privately owned earth dam located in Hendrix, Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1970 for irrigation purposes by the USDA NRCS.
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The dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet. It spans 445 feet in length and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Kemp is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and design characteristics. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2003. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for controlled water release.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Kemp to be an interesting structure, with its historical significance in providing irrigation water in the region. The dam's risk assessment and management measures highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EASTMAN CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
149 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |