Getty Oil Co

TR-QUATERMASTER CR· Roger Mills, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Getty Oil Co is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK21003

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: November 29, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOSEPH DEAN WALKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Getty Oil Co?

Getty Oil Co 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 Getty Oil Co?

Getty Oil Co is owned by JOSEPH DEAN WALKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Getty Oil Co built?

Getty Oil Co was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Getty Oil Co?

Getty Oil Co 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 Getty Oil Co?

Getty Oil Co has a dam height of 22 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 Getty Oil Co last inspected?

Getty Oil Co was last inspected on November 29, 2010. 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.