Roberts No 2 is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 1,200 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Roberts No 2
The primary purpose of Roberts No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Billy Jack Roberts (private). It impounds the Tr-sassafras Cr near Burney Cemetery.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 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 08/14/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Nearest City | Burney Cemetery |
| River/Stream | Tr-sassafras Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.89999, -96.31582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Billy Jack Roberts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21184 |
| Federal ID | OK21184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |