Jack Allen

Roger Mills, Oklahoma· Built 1974· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Jack Allen is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length438 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge353 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDOK83889

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

JACK ALLEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jack Allen?

Jack Allen 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 Jack Allen?

Jack Allen is owned by JACK ALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jack Allen built?

Jack Allen was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Jack Allen?

Jack Allen 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.