Weder No 1
Weder No 1 is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weder No 1
The primary purpose of Weder No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Weder (private). It impounds the Tr-newberry Cr near Mead.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 05/06/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Nearest City | Mead |
| River/Stream | Tr-newberry Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.01387, -96.52067 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 697 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN WEDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21362 |
| Federal ID | OK21362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |