Garland Stevens

TRI. FORT COBB LAKE· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1979· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Garland Stevens is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK)
Dam Length448 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOK13161

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

BOWLING FAMILY FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garland Stevens?

Garland Stevens 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 Garland Stevens?

Garland Stevens is owned by BOWLING FAMILY FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garland Stevens built?

Garland Stevens was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Garland Stevens?

Garland Stevens 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 Garland Stevens?

Garland Stevens has a dam height of 24 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.