Richard Hill Gss #1
Richard Hill Gss #1 is an earth dam located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richard Hill Gss #1
The primary purpose of Richard Hill Gss #1 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 Richard Hill (private). It impounds the Panther Cr near Antioch.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garvin |
| Nearest City | Antioch |
| River/Stream | Panther Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.70123, -97.47041 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | RICHARD HILL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12874 |
| Federal ID | OK12874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |