Adams Energy Co.
Key Takeaway
Adams Energy Co. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13008 |
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
ADAMS ENERGY CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams Energy Co.?
Adams Energy Co. 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 Energy Co.?
Adams Energy Co. is owned by ADAMS ENERGY CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams Energy Co. built?
Adams Energy Co. was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Adams Energy Co.?
Adams Energy Co. serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Adams Energy Co.?
Adams Energy Co. has a dam height of 28 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.
When was Adams Energy Co. last inspected?
Adams Energy Co. was last inspected on November 26, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.