Headrick No.1

TR-N. CANADIAN RIV· Canadian, Oklahoma· Built 1953· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Headrick No.1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage205 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge1,172 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDOK01514

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 29, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ARRON G HEDRICK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Headrick No.1?

Headrick No.1 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 Headrick No.1?

Headrick No.1 is owned by ARRON G HEDRICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Headrick No.1 built?

Headrick No.1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Headrick No.1?

Headrick No.1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Headrick No.1?

Headrick No.1 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 Headrick No.1 last inspected?

Headrick No.1 was last inspected on July 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.