Honey Creek Ranch Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY· Delaware, Oklahoma· Built 2002· Earth· 62 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Honey Creek Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 62 ft (taller than 97.8% in OK)
Dam Length2,115 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage902 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area425 sq mi
Max Discharge1,015 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDOK30053

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 2, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

SIEGFRIED COMPANIES INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Honey Creek Ranch Dam?

Honey Creek Ranch Dam 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 Honey Creek Ranch Dam?

Honey Creek Ranch Dam is owned by SIEGFRIED COMPANIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Honey Creek Ranch Dam built?

Honey Creek Ranch Dam 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 Honey Creek Ranch Dam?

Honey Creek Ranch Dam 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 Honey Creek Ranch Dam?

Honey Creek Ranch Dam has a dam height of 62 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 Honey Creek Ranch Dam last inspected?

Honey Creek Ranch Dam was last inspected on December 2, 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.