James Travis

Greer, Oklahoma· Built 1979· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

James Travis is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length734 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,619 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOK83961

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

JAMES TRAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of James Travis?

James Travis 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 James Travis?

James Travis is owned by JAMES TRAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was James Travis built?

James Travis was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is James Travis?

James Travis has a dam height of 20 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.