Avant City
Key Takeaway
Avant City is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 640 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02571 |
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
AVANT UTIL AUTHOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Avant City?
Avant City 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 Avant City?
Avant City is owned by AVANT UTIL AUTHOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Avant City built?
Avant City was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Avant City?
Avant City serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Avant City?
Avant City has a dam height of 40 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 Avant City last inspected?
Avant City was last inspected on August 10, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.