Allen Sportsman Club
Key Takeaway
Allen Sportsman Club is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 763 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | OK11029 |
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
PITTS FAMILY LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Allen Sportsman Club?
Allen Sportsman Club 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 Allen Sportsman Club?
Allen Sportsman Club is owned by PITTS FAMILY LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allen Sportsman Club built?
Allen Sportsman Club was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Allen Sportsman Club?
Allen Sportsman Club serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Allen Sportsman Club?
Allen Sportsman Club has a dam height of 20 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 Allen Sportsman Club last inspected?
Allen Sportsman Club was last inspected on May 13, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.