John Flaming Dam

BULL CREEK· Washita, Oklahoma· Built 2005· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

John Flaming Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK)
Dam Length237 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge224 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDOK30367

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

JOHN FLAMING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Flaming Dam?

John Flaming Dam 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 John Flaming Dam?

John Flaming Dam is owned by JOHN FLAMING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John Flaming Dam built?

John Flaming Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 John Flaming Dam?

John Flaming Dam 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 John Flaming Dam?

John Flaming Dam has a dam height of 29 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.