Located in Carter, Oklahoma, the Goddard Ranch No.1 is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1934 with a primary purpose of "Other." Standing at a height of 25 feet and spanning 250 feet in length, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet with a normal storage of 80 acre-feet.
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The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting.
Sitting along the TR-Washita River, the Goddard Ranch No.1 dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk level, indicating the need for thorough risk management measures. The dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in July 1997, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While an emergency action plan and inundation maps are not specified, the dam is designed to mitigate potential risks effectively.
In the midst of the beautiful Oklahoma landscape, the Goddard Ranch No.1 serves as a key water resource structure in the region, ensuring water supply and flood control. With its historical significance and vital role in water management, this dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the ongoing efforts to balance water resource utilization with environmental conservation in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1934 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
322cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
7cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
8cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
40cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
350cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |