Wister Wildlife Management Center

TRIBUTARY TO FOURCHE MALINE CREEK· Le Flore, Oklahoma· Built 1978· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Wister Wildlife Management Center is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage131 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDOK21879

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: February 22, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wister Wildlife Management Center?

Wister Wildlife Management Center 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 Wister Wildlife Management Center?

Wister Wildlife Management Center is owned by DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wister Wildlife Management Center built?

Wister Wildlife Management Center was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Wister Wildlife Management Center?

Wister Wildlife Management Center serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wister Wildlife Management Center?

Wister Wildlife Management Center 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.

When was Wister Wildlife Management Center last inspected?

Wister Wildlife Management Center was last inspected on February 22, 2010. 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.