Wayne Krehbiel

DEAD WOMAN CREEK· Caddo, Oklahoma· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Wayne Krehbiel is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK)
Dam Length800 ft
Max Storage332 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,450 cfs
NID IDOK30315

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

KREHBIEL PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wayne Krehbiel?

Wayne Krehbiel 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 Wayne Krehbiel?

Wayne Krehbiel is owned by KREHBIEL PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wayne Krehbiel?

Wayne Krehbiel 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 Wayne Krehbiel?

Wayne Krehbiel has a dam height of 45 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.