Harold Gwartney

WASHITA RIVER· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 2002· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Harold Gwartney is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK)
Dam Length225 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area720 sq mi
Max Discharge812 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDOK30099

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: July 26, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

HAROLD GWARTNEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harold Gwartney?

Harold Gwartney 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 Harold Gwartney?

Harold Gwartney is owned by HAROLD GWARTNEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harold Gwartney built?

Harold Gwartney was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Harold Gwartney?

Harold Gwartney 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 Harold Gwartney?

Harold Gwartney 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.

When was Harold Gwartney last inspected?

Harold Gwartney was last inspected on July 26, 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.