C A Butchee Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

C A Butchee is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Jackson, Oklahoma, along the TR-N.


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Summary

FORK RED RIVER. Built in 1990 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 30 feet high and spans 524 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, C A Butchee serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management in addition to irrigation. With a drainage area of 0.91 square miles and a maximum discharge of 512 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Although it is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or inspections, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are currently underdeveloped.

As a key structure in the Tulsa District's water infrastructure, C A Butchee represents a vital component of the local agricultural landscape. Its strategic location and design by the USDA NRCS ensure efficient water distribution for irrigation while also supporting other essential functions. Water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the role that dams like C A Butchee play in sustainable water management practices and the conservation of natural resources in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Length

524

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-N. FORK RED RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

0.91

Nid Storage

119

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.