Danny Wright

TRIB. TO SOUTH CANADIAN RIVER· Caddo, Oklahoma· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Danny Wright is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length395 ft
Max Storage920 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge45 cfs
NID IDOK30070

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

DANNY WRIGHT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Danny Wright?

Danny Wright 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 Danny Wright?

Danny Wright is owned by DANNY WRIGHT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Danny Wright?

Danny Wright 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 Danny Wright?

Danny Wright has a dam height of 35 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.