Salyer is an earth dam located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Salyer
The primary purpose of Salyer is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Willie L & Jeannie Salyer (private). It impounds the White Bread Cr near Gracemont.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/30/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Gracemont |
| River/Stream | White Bread Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.33170, -98.20921 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Willie L & Jeannie Salyer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13152 |
| Federal ID | OK13152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |