Cryer Marvin
Cryer Marvin is an earth dam located in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cryer Marvin
The primary purpose of Cryer Marvin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marvin Russell Cryer (private). It impounds the Tr Sand Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cimarron |
| River/Stream | Tr Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.65685, -102.16152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 9,248 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARVIN RUSSELL CRYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20876 |
| Federal ID | OK20876 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |