Kinney #3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kinney No.6 Deweese #11
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Kinney #3, located in Harper, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 36 feet and a length of 180 feet, serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the region. Situated on Sand Creek, the dam has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1 acre, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.
With a spillway width of 24 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Kinney #3 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been inspected recently and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite lacking state regulation and permitting, Kinney #3 plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the area.
Even though the dam is not under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies, its presence is essential for mitigating flood risks and ensuring water availability for agricultural and environmental purposes in the region. As a significant structure designed by the USDA NRCS, Kinney #3 exemplifies the importance of private ownership in maintaining and safeguarding water resources amidst climate variability and changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
75cfs |
North Canadian River At Woodward
|
59cfs |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
43cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
43cfs |
Cimarron River Near Waynoka
|
133cfs |
North Canadian River Near Seiling
|
101cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Kinney #3