Brown Reservoir Dam

About Brown Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Brown Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John T. Brown Estate (private). It impounds the Dry Cimarron River-tr near Kenton, Oklahoma.

The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 54 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2013. That was over 12 years ago.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.