Patricia Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Patricia Pond Dam, located in Marietta, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure designed by Curt Howell for water supply purposes.


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Summary

This stone dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height matching that, and a structural height of 21 feet. With a length of 1553 feet, it boasts a storage capacity of 111.9 acre-feet, providing a normal storage level of 84.59 acre-feet over a surface area of 16.81 acres. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 30 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 604.5 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential, Patricia Pond Dam has been rated as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for the dam are yet to be fully assessed, raising concerns about the readiness for any potential emergencies that may arise. Overall, Patricia Pond Dam stands as an essential water resource infrastructure in Love County, Oklahoma, contributing to the local water supply and serving as a valuable asset for the community.

Dam Length

1553

Dam Height

23

Surface Area

16.81

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

111.9

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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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.