Caldwell Harold Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gwendolyn Hunsaker Oknoname 015008
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Caldwell Harold is a privately owned earth dam located in Caddo, Oklahoma, along the Buggy Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1960 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Caldwell Harold is considered to have a very high risk due to its structural and hydraulic characteristics. The dam features a controlled spillway, valve outlet gates, and stone core types on a soil foundation. While the dam's condition has not been rated, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to monitor its safety and integrity. These risk management measures and regulatory oversight help to mitigate potential issues and maintain the dam's functionality for recreational use.
With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, Caldwell Harold serves as a vital water resource for the community, offering a surface area of 23 acres for recreational activities. The dam's location in a rural area with a low hazard potential underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding environment and residents.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
BUGGY CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Caldwell Harold