Salas Fernando Jr Reservoir Report
Nearby: Newkirk Waymire Dale
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Salas Fernando Jr is a privately owned earth dam located in Choctaw, Oklahoma, near the city of ST JAMES CHURCH NO 2.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this structure stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. The dam, made of stone and soil, spans 400 feet in length and has a maximum discharge rate of 775 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Salas Fernando Jr is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and design.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Salas Fernando Jr is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. It serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other', with no specific purposes listed. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and a single outlet gate for water release. Although it has not been rated for its condition assessment, the structure is subject to regular inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2010. Despite its low hazard potential, the high risk associated with Salas Fernando Jr highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MAYHEW CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Salas Fernando Jr