Gr Overton
Gr Overton is an earth dam located in Harmon County, Oklahoma, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gr Overton
The primary purpose of Gr Overton 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 Ernie Adams (private). It impounds the Elm Fork Of The Red River near Vinson.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 11/29/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harmon |
| Nearest City | Vinson |
| River/Stream | Elm Fork Of The Red River |
| Coordinates | 34.93182, -99.84950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ERNIE ADAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22206 |
| Federal ID | OK22206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |