Smoke Rise Ranch

TR-SOUTH FORK TALALA CR· Nowata, Oklahoma· Built 1941· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Smoke Rise Ranch is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length820 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Max Discharge300 cfs
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDOK10077

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 2, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOHNSON OK LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smoke Rise Ranch?

Smoke Rise Ranch 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 Smoke Rise Ranch?

Smoke Rise Ranch is owned by JOHNSON OK LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Smoke Rise Ranch built?

Smoke Rise Ranch was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Smoke Rise Ranch?

Smoke Rise Ranch 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 Smoke Rise Ranch?

Smoke Rise Ranch has a dam height of 20 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 Smoke Rise Ranch last inspected?

Smoke Rise Ranch was last inspected on December 2, 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.