L Wise Sullivan

ISLAND BAYOU· Bryan, Oklahoma· Built 1973· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

L Wise Sullivan is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDOK22220

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: August 14, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CHARLES MEDLER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of L Wise Sullivan?

L Wise Sullivan 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 L Wise Sullivan?

L Wise Sullivan is owned by CHARLES MEDLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was L Wise Sullivan built?

L Wise Sullivan was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 L Wise Sullivan?

L Wise Sullivan serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is L Wise Sullivan?

L Wise Sullivan has a dam height of 22 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 L Wise Sullivan last inspected?

L Wise Sullivan was last inspected on August 14, 2006. 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.