Brown Rick Reservoir Report
Nearby: Iona Wares Rose Blunk Pond # 1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Brown Rick is a privately owned earth dam located in Woods, Oklahoma, along the TR SALT FK ARK RIVER.
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Summary
Completed in 1978 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, Brown Rick has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Brown Rick is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection taking place in October 2009. While the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years, it continues to serve its purpose of mitigating flood risks in the area.
Located within the Tulsa District, Brown Rick plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam is a key component of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, structures like Brown Rick will be essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR SALT FK ARK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
81cfs |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
47cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
41cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva
|
94cfs |
Cimarron River Near Waynoka
|
103cfs |
Medicine Lodge R Nr Kiowa
|
110cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Brown Rick