Osborn Oj Reservoir Report
Nearby: Randy Heady Osborne
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Osborn Oj is a privately owned dam located in Bryan, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Albany.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a capacity to store up to 184 acre-feet of water. It serves as a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area, with a primary purpose categorized as "Other." The dam's hydraulic height is 24 feet, and it spans a length of 900 feet along the TR-ISLAND BAYOU river or stream.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Osborn Oj is regularly inspected and monitored for its structural integrity, with a low hazard potential identified. Despite not having a formal condition assessment rating, the dam's risk assessment is classified as "Very High (1)." With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this dam plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Osborn Oj to be a noteworthy structure contributing to the overall resilience and sustainability of the local water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ISLAND BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
184 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Osborn Oj