Kemp
Kemp is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kemp
The primary purpose of Kemp is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ronald P Kirkpatrick (private). It impounds the Tr-eastman Cr near Hendrix.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 03/20/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Nearest City | Hendrix |
| River/Stream | Tr-eastman Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.80818, -96.44332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RONALD P KIRKPATRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21187 |
| Federal ID | OK21187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |