Adams #6
Key Takeaway
Adams #6 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83935 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WALTER ADAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams #6?
Adams #6 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adams #6?
Adams #6 is owned by WALTER ADAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams #6 built?
Adams #6 was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Adams #6?
Adams #6 has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.