Ronald Sewell

TURKEY CREEK· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1982· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Ronald Sewell is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDOK21613

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: July 25, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GLADYS SIMMONS

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 GLADYS SIMMONS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ronald Sewell built?

Ronald Sewell was completed in 1982, making it 44 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: Other. 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.

When was Ronald Sewell last inspected?

Ronald Sewell was last inspected on July 25, 2011. 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.