J L Briscoe

TR-TURKEY CR· Greer, Oklahoma· Built 1980· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

J L Briscoe is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length285 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDOK21510

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

J L BRISCOE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J L Briscoe?

J L Briscoe 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 J L Briscoe?

J L Briscoe is owned by J L BRISCOE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J L Briscoe built?

J L Briscoe was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 J L Briscoe?

J L Briscoe serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is J L Briscoe?

J L Briscoe has a dam height of 22 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.