Hickey

TR-SHORT CREEK· Beckham, Oklahoma· Built 1977· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hickey is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage268 acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Max Discharge3,882 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDOK21339

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 30, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ROLYNN'S LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hickey?

Hickey 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 Hickey?

Hickey is owned by ROLYNN'S LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hickey built?

Hickey was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Hickey?

Hickey 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 Hickey?

Hickey has a dam height of 29 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 Hickey last inspected?

Hickey was last inspected on November 30, 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.