Vermillion Ray
Vermillion Ray is an earth dam located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vermillion Ray
The primary purpose of Vermillion Ray is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ray & Cecilia Vermillion (private). It impounds the Tr-little Caston Cr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 10/30/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Caston Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.99283, -94.81043 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAY & CECILIA VERMILLION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21920 |
| Federal ID | OK21920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |