Brushy

Brushy Creek· Grady, Oklahoma· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Brushy is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length750 ft
Max Storage216 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge58 cfs
NID IDOK30574

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

Brushy Lake LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brushy?

Brushy 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 Brushy?

Brushy is owned by Brushy Lake LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brushy?

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

How tall is Brushy?

Brushy has a dam height of 22 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.

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.