Edwards
Edwards is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edwards
The primary purpose of Edwards is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Phil & Anissa Achenbach (private). It impounds the Tr-tuklo Cr near Springhill Cemetery.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 737 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 03/17/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Nearest City | Springhill Cemetery |
| River/Stream | Tr-tuklo Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.91142, -96.15433 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 737 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PHIL & ANISSA ACHENBACH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21173 |
| Federal ID | OK21173 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |