Harris Roy C. & James C.

TR-DEER CREEK· Oklahoma, Oklahoma· Built 1955· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harris Roy C. & James C. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Max Discharge2,500 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDOK02408

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: December 20, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ROY C. & JAMES C. HARRIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harris Roy C. & James C.?

Harris Roy C. & James C. 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 Harris Roy C. & James C.?

Harris Roy C. & James C. is owned by ROY C. & JAMES C. HARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harris Roy C. & James C. built?

Harris Roy C. & James C. was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Harris Roy C. & James C.?

Harris Roy C. & James C. serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Harris Roy C. & James C.?

Harris Roy C. & James C. has a dam height of 20 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 Harris Roy C. & James C. last inspected?

Harris Roy C. & James C. was last inspected on December 20, 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.