Joe Vandever is a dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Joe Vandever
The primary purpose of Joe Vandever is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lana Kay Vandever & Jolene Huddleston (private). It impounds the Tri. to Washita River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| River/Stream | Tri. to Washita River |
| Coordinates | 35.15904, -98.71096 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lana Kay Vandever & Jolene Huddleston |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22008 |
| Federal ID | OK22008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |