St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Summary

Mary Land & Exploration Co. is a privately owned water supply dam located in Wardville, Oklahoma. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and has a low hazard potential. The dam is designed as a buttress structure with a height of 17.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, serving its primary purpose of water supply for the surrounding area.

With a storage capacity of 297.75 acre-feet and a surface area of 28.74 acres, the dam on a tributary to Coal Creek plays a crucial role in water management in Atoka County. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it meets inspection requirements every 5 years and has a very high risk assessment rating. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's strategic location and function make it a vital resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water supply infrastructure in Oklahoma.

Overall, St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. serves as a key water supply structure in Atoka County, contributing to the state's water management efforts. With its controlled spillway and low hazard potential, the dam provides essential water storage capacity for the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding and maintaining infrastructure like St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. will be critical for ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for future generations.

Dam Length

1400

Dam Height

17.2

River Or Stream

TRIB TO COAL CREEK

Surface Area

28.74

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.59

Nid Storage

297.75

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.