Ronald Sewell

TR-TURKEY CR· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1981· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ronald Sewell is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK)
Dam Length398 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,289 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDOK21507

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: No

Ownership

RONALD SEWELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ronald Sewell?

Ronald Sewell 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 Ronald Sewell?

Ronald Sewell is owned by RONALD SEWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ronald Sewell built?

Ronald Sewell was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Ronald Sewell?

Ronald Sewell serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ronald Sewell?

Ronald Sewell has a dam height of 24 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.