Berry Virginia

FRIENDSHIP CREEK· Washita, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Berry Virginia is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Max Discharge9,207 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK21326

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: August 14, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JERRY & KATHY WEICHEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Berry Virginia?

Berry Virginia 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 Berry Virginia?

Berry Virginia is owned by JERRY & KATHY WEICHEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Berry Virginia built?

Berry Virginia was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Berry Virginia?

Berry Virginia 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 Berry Virginia?

Berry Virginia has a dam height of 28 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 Berry Virginia last inspected?

Berry Virginia was last inspected on August 14, 2006. 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.