York James M

TR-VERDIGRIS RIVER· Rogers, Oklahoma· Built 1964· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

York James M is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK)
Dam Length306 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Max Discharge501 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDOK20946

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: May 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOHN S NICHOLS

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of York James M?

York James M 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 York James M?

York James M is owned by JOHN S NICHOLS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was York James M built?

York James M was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 York James M?

York James M 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 York James M?

York James M has a dam height of 32 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 York James M last inspected?

York James M was last inspected on May 20, 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.