Matteson No.2b

TR SAND CREEK· Woodward, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Matteson No.2b is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge550 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK20895

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: April 16, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MEEK MATTESON LAND LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Matteson No.2b?

Matteson No.2b 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 Matteson No.2b?

Matteson No.2b is owned by MEEK MATTESON LAND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Matteson No.2b built?

Matteson No.2b was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Matteson No.2b?

Matteson No.2b serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Matteson No.2b?

Matteson No.2b has a dam height of 30 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 Matteson No.2b last inspected?

Matteson No.2b was last inspected on April 16, 2010. 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.