Je Kirk

TRIB OF CIMARRON RIVER· Payne, Oklahoma· Built 1983· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Je Kirk is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length301 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDOK13305

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: May 21, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

RONALD L & SHERRY L BOSTIAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Je Kirk?

Je Kirk 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 Je Kirk?

Je Kirk is owned by RONALD L & SHERRY L BOSTIAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Je Kirk built?

Je Kirk was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Je Kirk?

Je Kirk 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 Je Kirk?

Je Kirk has a dam height of 27 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 Je Kirk last inspected?

Je Kirk was last inspected on May 21, 2002. 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.