Wallace Jessie M

TR-UNCLE JOHNS CREEK· Canadian, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wallace Jessie M is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK)
Dam Length775 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge9,100 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK12236

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: July 19, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GARY C HUCKABAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wallace Jessie M?

Wallace Jessie M 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 Wallace Jessie M?

Wallace Jessie M is owned by GARY C HUCKABAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wallace Jessie M built?

Wallace Jessie M was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Wallace Jessie M?

Wallace Jessie M 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 Wallace Jessie M?

Wallace Jessie M 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 Wallace Jessie M last inspected?

Wallace Jessie M was last inspected on July 19, 2005. 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.