Stroud Steve Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 30178 Miller Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Stroud Steve, a private earth dam located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, was completed in 1978 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Deer Creek.
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Summary
Standing at 25 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, this structure provides a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 50 acre-feet. Despite a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspection and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Owned privately, Stroud Steve is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, demonstrating a commitment to managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the area. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further assessment. With a risk assessment placing it in the "Very High (1)" category, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are crucial in ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in the event of a potential breach.
While Stroud Steve may not have a significant impact on drainage area or maximum discharge, its presence as a flood risk reduction structure in a high-risk area highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such water resources. With the potential for severe consequences in the case of failure, ongoing inspection and risk management efforts are essential to safeguarding the local environment and population from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
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.
Stroud Steve