Ellen O Reeds Dam
Ellen O Reeds Dam is a dam located in Carter County, Oklahoma. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ellen O Reeds Dam
The primary purpose of Ellen O Reeds Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Rhodes Ranching Co Llc (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | Ardmore |
| Coordinates | 34.34142, -97.23782 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Rhodes Ranching Co LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30272 |
| Federal ID | OK30272 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |