Randy Heady

TR-ISLAND BAYOU· Bryan, Oklahoma· Built 1976· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Randy Heady is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length468 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Max Discharge109 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOK21195

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: September 11, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ANTHONY COLE & KIMBERLY KAY OSBORNE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Randy Heady?

Randy Heady 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 Randy Heady?

Randy Heady is owned by ANTHONY COLE & KIMBERLY KAY OSBORNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Randy Heady built?

Randy Heady was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Randy Heady?

Randy Heady 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 Randy Heady?

Randy Heady 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 Randy Heady last inspected?

Randy Heady was last inspected on September 11, 2001. 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.