Weder John

TR CIMARRON RIVER· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1984· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Weder John is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDOK21889

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: August 16, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TOMMY WEDER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Weder John?

Weder John 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 Weder John?

Weder John is owned by TOMMY WEDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Weder John built?

Weder John was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Weder John?

Weder John 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 Weder John?

Weder John has a dam height of 35 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 Weder John last inspected?

Weder John was last inspected on August 16, 2011. 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.