Thompson Shirley

TR-BUFFALO CR· Roger Mills, Oklahoma· Built 1980· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Thompson Shirley is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length748 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,251 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDOK21492

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 7, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

EUGENE & RANDY L MCENTIRE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thompson Shirley?

Thompson Shirley 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 Thompson Shirley?

Thompson Shirley is owned by EUGENE & RANDY L MCENTIRE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Thompson Shirley built?

Thompson Shirley was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Thompson Shirley?

Thompson Shirley 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 Thompson Shirley?

Thompson Shirley has a dam height of 28 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 Thompson Shirley last inspected?

Thompson Shirley was last inspected on August 7, 2006. 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.