Donley

TR-WASHITA RIVER· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Donley is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge2,578 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK21066

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 16, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DONLEY FMAILY TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Donley?

Donley 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 Donley?

Donley is owned by DONLEY FMAILY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Donley built?

Donley was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Donley?

Donley 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 Donley?

Donley 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 Donley last inspected?

Donley was last inspected on June 16, 2011. 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.