Bowden W.T.

TR WILDHORSE CREEK· Stephens, Oklahoma· Built 1975· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bowden W.T. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK)
Dam Length465 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,289 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDOK21458

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: September 2, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DOYLE & PAT VINSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bowden W.T.?

Bowden W.T. 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 Bowden W.T.?

Bowden W.T. is owned by DOYLE & PAT VINSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bowden W.T. built?

Bowden W.T. was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Bowden W.T.?

Bowden W.T. 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 Bowden W.T.?

Bowden W.T. has a dam height of 33 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 Bowden W.T. last inspected?

Bowden W.T. was last inspected on September 2, 2011. 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.