Crain Kermit Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Crain Kermit is a privately owned dam located in Caddo, Oklahoma, with a state-regulated status.


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Summary

Built in 1983, this Earth-type dam serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water storage on the Tributary to Kickapoo Creek. With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, this dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition. Despite its age, Crain Kermit has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in September 2010.

While the dam has a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, it does not have a designated length or surface area. The risk assessment for Crain Kermit indicates a very high level of risk, potentially due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. As a key component of water resource management in the area, it is crucial for the dam's owners and regulators to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this structure for both water management and climate-related purposes.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TRIB TO KICKAPOO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

0.38

Nid Storage

79

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.