Overholt Darrel W.
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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 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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544cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
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1820cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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