Arthur White
Key Takeaway
Arthur White is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22218 |
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
CARL J HICKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arthur White?
Arthur White 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 Arthur White?
Arthur White is owned by CARL J HICKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arthur White built?
Arthur White was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Arthur White?
Arthur White 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 Arthur White?
Arthur White has a dam height of 45 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 Arthur White last inspected?
Arthur White was last inspected on August 11, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.