Catlin #11

BUFFALO CREEK· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1963· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Catlin #11 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length341 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDOK83809

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: No

Ownership

MRS. OTHO CATLIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Catlin #11?

Catlin #11 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 Catlin #11?

Catlin #11 is owned by MRS. OTHO CATLIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Catlin #11 built?

Catlin #11 was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Catlin #11?

Catlin #11 has a dam height of 25 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.