Big Mouth Bass
Key Takeaway
Big Mouth Bass is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 870 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12741 |
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
PATERSON & PATERSON PROPERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Mouth Bass?
Big Mouth Bass 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 Big Mouth Bass?
Big Mouth Bass is owned by PATERSON & PATERSON PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Mouth Bass built?
Big Mouth Bass 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 Big Mouth Bass?
Big Mouth Bass 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 Big Mouth Bass?
Big Mouth Bass has a dam height of 35 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 Big Mouth Bass last inspected?
Big Mouth Bass was last inspected on May 25, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.