Overholt Darrel W
Overholt Darrel W is an earth dam located in Payne County, Oklahoma, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Overholt Darrel W
The primary purpose of Overholt Darrel W 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 David R & Pamela G Jinks (private). It impounds the Booner Cr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 12/03/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Payne |
| River/Stream | Booner Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.20353, -97.08463 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DAVID R & PAMELA G JINKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21933 |
| Federal ID | OK21933 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |