Bretch Diversion Dam is a concrete dam located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 5,192 ft long, taller than 82% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bretch Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Bretch Diversion Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Elk Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 5,192 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 371 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,177 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 08/03/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kiowa |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.93663, -99.10973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,192 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 371 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30641 |
| Federal ID | OK30641 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |