Bob Karlin Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stan Raetz Dam Carpenter Francis D.
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Bob Karlin is a private irrigation dam located in Caddo, Oklahoma, along Deer Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1994, stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation in the area, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Owned privately and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Bob Karlin is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite its condition being listed as "Not Rated," the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in 2010. Its location in a high-risk area emphasizes the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
With a drainage area of 253 square miles and a maximum discharge of 363 cubic feet per second, Bob Karlin plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region. It is a vital infrastructure for agriculture and water resource management in the area, highlighting the significance of sustainable practices and proactive measures to address potential risks associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
253 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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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.
Bob Karlin