Hickey Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lakey Pond Robertson Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Hickey is a privately-owned earth dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, near the city of Sayre.
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Summary
Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, Hickey stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 268 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Short Creek, serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
This structure, with a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, has not been recently rated for its condition. Despite this, Hickey poses a very high risk due to its structural features and surrounding environment. The dam's emergency action plan status, as well as risk assessment and management measures, remain unspecified. With a single valve outlet gate and a maximum discharge capacity of 3882 cubic feet per second, Hickey presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam safety and management practices.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SHORT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
268 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Hickey