Deer Creek Farms

TR-DEER CREEK· Oklahoma, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Deer Creek Farms is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK20724

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: June 11, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DEER CREEK FARM DEVELOPMENT LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Deer Creek Farms?

Deer Creek Farms 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 Deer Creek Farms?

Deer Creek Farms is owned by DEER CREEK FARM DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Deer Creek Farms built?

Deer Creek Farms was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Deer Creek Farms?

Deer Creek Farms 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 Deer Creek Farms?

Deer Creek Farms has a dam height of 15 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 Deer Creek Farms last inspected?

Deer Creek Farms was last inspected on June 11, 2002. 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.