Widney Irrigation Reservoir
Widney Irrigation Reservoir is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Widney Irrigation Reservoir
The primary purpose of Widney Irrigation Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry & Julia Scott (private). It impounds the Tr-north Canadian River near Watonga.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 339 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Watonga |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.91301, -98.58119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 339 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY & JULIA SCOTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13237 |
| Federal ID | OK13237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |