Yardbrough Billy

TR-MUDDY BOGGY CREEK· Pontotoc, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Yardbrough Billy is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,600 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK02328

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: April 7, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DE BACA LAND & CATTLE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yardbrough Billy?

Yardbrough Billy 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 Yardbrough Billy?

Yardbrough Billy is owned by DE BACA LAND & CATTLE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Yardbrough Billy built?

Yardbrough Billy was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Yardbrough Billy?

Yardbrough Billy 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 Yardbrough Billy?

Yardbrough Billy has a dam height of 18 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 Yardbrough Billy last inspected?

Yardbrough Billy was last inspected on April 7, 2006. 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.