Wayne Walters

TR-TURKEY CR· Washita, Oklahoma· Built 1983· Earth· 36 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Wayne Walters is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 76.9% in OK)
Dam Length662 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge518 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDOK22000

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

WAYNE WALTERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wayne Walters?

Wayne Walters 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 Walters?

Wayne Walters is owned by WAYNE WALTERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wayne Walters built?

Wayne Walters was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Wayne Walters?

Wayne Walters serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wayne Walters?

Wayne Walters has a dam height of 36 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.