Wade Farley Pond

TRIBUTARY TO NORWOOD CREEK· McCurtain, Oklahoma· Built 2010· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wade Farley Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.2% in OK)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDOK30295

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

WADE H. FARLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wade Farley Pond?

Wade Farley Pond 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 Wade Farley Pond?

Wade Farley Pond is owned by WADE H. FARLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wade Farley Pond built?

Wade Farley Pond was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Wade Farley Pond?

Wade Farley Pond 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 Wade Farley Pond?

Wade Farley Pond has a dam height of 10 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.