Callaway
Callaway is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Callaway
The primary purpose of Callaway is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mike Johnson (private). It impounds the North Branch near Burris Cemetery.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 10/27/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| Nearest City | Burris Cemetery |
| River/Stream | North Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.95851, -96.27195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 701 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MIKE JOHNSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21189 |
| Federal ID | OK21189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |