Cedar Falls Ranch Dam

Carter, Oklahoma· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Cedar Falls Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Max Storage515 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge64 cfs
NID IDOK30572

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

Cedar Falls Ranch LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Falls Ranch Dam?

Cedar Falls Ranch Dam 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 Cedar Falls Ranch Dam?

Cedar Falls Ranch Dam is owned by Cedar Falls Ranch LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cedar Falls Ranch Dam?

Cedar Falls Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cedar Falls Ranch Dam?

Cedar Falls Ranch Dam 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.

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.