Debris Control Dams in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 17 debris control dams. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Ranch Dam | Grady | 77 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 2 | Richard Hill Gss #1 | Garvin | 38 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 |
| 3 | Kane Dam | Washington | 38 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 4 | H C Groendyke #2 | Blaine | 32 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 |
| 5 | Kennith West | Blaine | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 |
| 6 | No Name | Grady | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 |
| 7 | No Name | Grady | 29 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 |
| 8 | No Name | Grady | 29 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 |
| 9 | Larry Lee Lake | Marshall | 29 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 |
| 10 | Ellen O Reeds Dam | Carter | 26 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 11 | W W Bridgman | Marshall | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1976 |
| 12 | No Name | Caddo | 25 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 13 | Dow Justice #4 | Marshall | 25 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 |
| 14 | Oknoname | Osage | 23 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 15 | Schreiner Pond # 1 | Tillman | 23 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 16 | Richard Lee & Clo | Kiowa | 21 | Low | Not Rated | |
| 17 | Smith Bros Gss #1 | Garvin | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 |