Snell Gary W.

TR BUFFALO CR· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Snell Gary W. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge1,930 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK02527

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: August 10, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

HIGH SUMMIT FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snell Gary W.?

Snell Gary W. 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 Snell Gary W.?

Snell Gary W. is owned by HIGH SUMMIT FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Snell Gary W. built?

Snell Gary W. was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Snell Gary W.?

Snell Gary W. 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 Snell Gary W.?

Snell Gary W. has a dam height of 32 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 Snell Gary W. last inspected?

Snell Gary W. was last inspected on August 10, 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.