Clark Dean Jr

SORTER CR· Dewey, Oklahoma· Built 1986· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Clark Dean Jr is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK)
Dam Length328 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage154 acre-ft
Normal Storage279 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge950 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDOK03038

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 4, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOE BOB BAIL BONDS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clark Dean Jr?

Clark Dean Jr 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 Clark Dean Jr?

Clark Dean Jr is owned by JOE BOB BAIL BONDS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clark Dean Jr built?

Clark Dean Jr was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Clark Dean Jr?

Clark Dean Jr 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 Clark Dean Jr?

Clark Dean Jr 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 Clark Dean Jr last inspected?

Clark Dean Jr was last inspected on August 4, 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.