Overholt Darrel W. Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Overholt Darrel W.


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Summary

is a private earth dam located in Payne, Oklahoma, along the Boomer Creek. Completed in 1984, this dam has a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. It serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, Overholt Darrel W. has a very high risk assessment rating. Despite being in an undetermined hazard potential category and not yet rated for condition assessment, this dam presents an important feature in the water resource management of the area. The structure, built with a stone core and soil foundation, plays a key role in managing water flow and storage in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Overholt Darrel W. presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure. As a privately owned earth dam with significant storage capacity and a very high risk profile, this structure highlights the importance of proper regulation, inspection, and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of water management systems in the region. The data provided gives a glimpse into the complexities of managing water resources in Oklahoma and the crucial role that dams like Overholt Darrel W. play in that process.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

BOOMER CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

61

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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.