Gary Mc Intire Reservoir Report
Nearby: Delores Blackwell Pond # 1 Lou Boling
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gary Mc Intire is a private irrigation dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS in 1976.
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With a dam height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, and it has a low hazard potential rating.
Situated in the NE1/4 S12 T08 R11 coordinates, Gary Mc Intire reservoir covers a surface area of 7 acres and has a drainage area of 0.2 square miles. Although the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, it is part of the Fort Worth District and is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, with a risk level of 3, the dam's condition has not been officially assessed and is currently listed as "Not Rated."
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gary Mc Intire provides an intriguing case study of a privately owned irrigation dam in Oklahoma. Its design by USDA NRCS, lack of state regulation, and moderate risk assessment highlight the complex interplay between human infrastructure and natural resources in managing water supply for agricultural purposes.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
556 |
Dam Height |
21 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Gary Mc Intire