Clinton-sherman Reservoir

Clinton-sherman Reservoir is an earth dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Clinton-sherman Reservoir

The primary purpose of Clinton-sherman Reservoir is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Clinton (local government). It impounds the Little Elk Creek near Dill City.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2006. That was over 19 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyWashita
Nearest CityDill City
River/StreamLittle Elk Creek
Coordinates35.34085, -99.18725

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage143 acre-ft
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge9,803 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF CLINTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/14/2006
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOK21334
Federal IDOK21334
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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