Wittrock Harold

TR UNCLE JOHN CR· Canadian, Oklahoma· Built 1984· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wittrock Harold 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 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDOK22006

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: June 13, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

HAROLD & JOAN E WITTROCK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wittrock Harold?

Wittrock Harold 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 Wittrock Harold?

Wittrock Harold is owned by HAROLD & JOAN E WITTROCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wittrock Harold built?

Wittrock Harold 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 Wittrock Harold?

Wittrock Harold 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 Wittrock Harold?

Wittrock Harold has a dam height of 25 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 Wittrock Harold last inspected?

Wittrock Harold was last inspected on June 13, 2002. 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.