Tommy Shepard

Bryan, Oklahoma· Built 1979· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Tommy Shepard is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 0.7% in OK)
Dam Length1,207 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge258 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOK83662

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

TOMMY SHEPARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tommy Shepard?

Tommy Shepard 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 Tommy Shepard?

Tommy Shepard is owned by TOMMY SHEPARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tommy Shepard built?

Tommy Shepard was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Tommy Shepard?

Tommy Shepard serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tommy Shepard?

Tommy Shepard has a dam height of 14 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.