Midwestern Nursery

TR-PECAN CREEK· Cherokee, Oklahoma· Built 1969· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Midwestern Nursery is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,364 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDOK21204

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: December 3, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

WING FAMILY RANCH LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Midwestern Nursery?

Midwestern Nursery 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 Midwestern Nursery?

Midwestern Nursery is owned by WING FAMILY RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Midwestern Nursery built?

Midwestern Nursery was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Midwestern Nursery?

Midwestern Nursery 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 Midwestern Nursery?

Midwestern Nursery 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 Midwestern Nursery last inspected?

Midwestern Nursery was last inspected on December 3, 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.