Avant Utilites Auth.

TR-CANDY CR· Osage, Oklahoma· Built 1967· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Avant Utilites Auth. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge2,500 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDOK13038

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 10, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

AVANT UTILITES AUTH.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Avant Utilites Auth.?

Avant Utilites Auth. 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 Utilites Auth.?

Avant Utilites Auth. is owned by AVANT UTILITES AUTH. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Avant Utilites Auth. built?

Avant Utilites Auth. was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Utilites Auth.?

Avant Utilites Auth. 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 Utilites Auth.?

Avant Utilites Auth. 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 Utilites Auth. last inspected?

Avant Utilites Auth. was last inspected on August 10, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.