James Travis Reservoir Report
Nearby: Travis James Drake Wc
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
James Travis is a privately owned earth dam located in Greer, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1979.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 734 feet, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 2.03 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge of 1619 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 124 feet. Although the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level.
Situated in the Tulsa District with a moderate risk level, James Travis dam is meticulously maintained, with a condition assessment currently not rated. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps remain unprepared, but with a relatively low hazard potential, the dam poses a minimal threat. In terms of regulatory oversight, the dam is not state regulated or permitted, and it has not undergone recent inspections. Despite these factors, James Travis remains an essential structure for water resource management in the region, providing storage capacity and flood control benefits for the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, James Travis represents a unique case of a privately owned earth dam in Oklahoma. With a history of construction dating back to 1979, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood control and water storage. While the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level, its low hazard potential and lack of recent inspections suggest a stable and well-maintained structure. As concerns for water resource management and climate change grow, the significance of dams like James Travis in ensuring water security and flood protection cannot be understated.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
734 |
Dam Height |
20 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
2.03 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
James Travis