Joe Vandever

TRI. TO WASHITA RIVER· Washita, Oklahoma· Built 1983· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Joe Vandever is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDOK22008

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

LANA KAY VANDEVER & JOLENE HUDDLESTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe Vandever?

Joe Vandever 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 Joe Vandever?

Joe Vandever is owned by LANA KAY VANDEVER & JOLENE HUDDLESTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Joe Vandever built?

Joe Vandever 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 Joe Vandever?

Joe Vandever serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Joe Vandever?

Joe Vandever has a dam height of 15 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.