J B Eakins Reservoir Report
Nearby: Eakins Pond 1 Mckean Frank
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
J B Eakins in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1975.
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Summary
With a height of 27 feet and a length of 307 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.98 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 38 feet and a maximum discharge of 658 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, J B Eakins poses a moderate risk due to its condition being unrated. The dam's risk assessment has been classified as moderate (3), indicating the need for further evaluation and potential management measures. While not currently regulated or inspected by state agencies, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, J B Eakins presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with significant implications for local hydrology and flood control. Understanding the design, construction, and maintenance of such structures is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
307 |
Dam Height |
27 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.98 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Washita River Near Cheyenne
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9cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
45cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
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0cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
14cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
12cfs |
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.
J B Eakins