Sims No.1 is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma along the TR-EASTMAN CR stream.
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Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 22 feet high with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential, Sims No.1 is considered to have a very high risk level. The dam has not been inspected since August 2006 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With only one outlet gate in place, emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps are not available for this structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sims No.1 presents an opportunity to study the management and safety protocols of privately owned irrigation dams in Oklahoma. With its location in a high-risk area and limited emergency preparedness measures, further assessment and monitoring of this dam are crucial to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
3737 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EASTMAN CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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