Atkins James R

TR N CANADIAN RIVER· Texas, Oklahoma· Built 1984· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Atkins James R is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDOK21893

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 14, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PRIDE FEEDERS LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Atkins James R?

Atkins James R is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Atkins James R?

Atkins James R is owned by PRIDE FEEDERS LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Atkins James R built?

Atkins James R was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Atkins James R?

Atkins James R serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Atkins James R?

Atkins James R has a dam height of 45 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Atkins James R last inspected?

Atkins James R was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.