Finkenbinder Farm Pond 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Finkenbinder Farm Pond 3, located in Custer County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The pond serves multiple purposes, including irrigation and wildlife habitat enhancement, with a storage capacity of 161.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.4 acres. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 660 feet in length, creating a controlled spillway to regulate water discharge into Deer Creek.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Finkenbinder Farm Pond 3 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the pond's risk assessment ranks it as having a very high risk due to its location and potential impact on downstream areas in the event of a breach. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections every five years to assess its structural integrity and maintenance needs.
Overall, Finkenbinder Farm Pond 3 is a vital water resource in the region, providing essential water storage for agricultural activities and supporting local wildlife. With proper management and oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the USDA NRCS, this earth dam continues to play a significant role in water conservation efforts and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.4 |
Drainage Area |
806 |
Nid Storage |
161.9 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Finkenbinder Farm Pond 3