Hieronymous

BUFFALO CREEK· Harper, Oklahoma· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Hieronymous is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
NID IDOK83830

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HIERONYMOUS ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hieronymous?

Hieronymous 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 Hieronymous?

Hieronymous is owned by HIERONYMOUS ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Hieronymous?

Hieronymous has a dam height of 25 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.

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.