Doug Lanford

RED RIVER· Greer, Oklahoma· Built 1994· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Doug Lanford is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK)
Dam Length720 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,212 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDOK00479

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: No

Ownership

DOUG LANFORD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doug Lanford?

Doug Lanford 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 Doug Lanford?

Doug Lanford is owned by DOUG LANFORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Doug Lanford built?

Doug Lanford was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Doug Lanford?

Doug Lanford 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 Doug Lanford?

Doug Lanford has a dam height of 18 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.