Randall Dean Smith Dam

TRI. TO DEAD WOMAN CREEK· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1975· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Randall Dean Smith Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge4 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDOK13163

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

JEFF AND KAREN KREHBIEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Randall Dean Smith Dam?

Randall Dean Smith 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 Randall Dean Smith Dam?

Randall Dean Smith Dam is owned by JEFF AND KAREN KREHBIEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Randall Dean Smith Dam built?

Randall Dean Smith Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Randall Dean Smith Dam?

Randall Dean Smith Dam 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 Randall Dean Smith Dam?

Randall Dean Smith Dam has a dam height of 40 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.