Pearson #1
Pearson #1 is an earth dam located in Harper County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pearson #1
Pearson #1 is a dam in Harper, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Howard Pearson (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Buffalo.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harper |
| Nearest City | Buffalo |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.80218, -99.75263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HOWARD PEARSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK83840 |
| Federal ID | OK83840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |