Kinder School Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 141014 Oknoname 141018
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kinder School, located in Tillman, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
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Summary
The school is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam, constructed in 1960, serves as a vital structure for managing the flow of Horse Creek and provides storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet.
The Kinder School dam is an earth-type structure with a height of 15 feet and a length of 425 feet, controlling the flow of water through a controlled spillway. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the structure has a single valve outlet gate and is monitored with a five-year inspection frequency to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With its unique location on the St Hwy 5 Bridge and its role in water management, Kinder School serves as a significant asset in the local water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR HORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Kinder School