Bill Pond Gss1
Key Takeaway
Bill Pond Gss1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,142 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 985 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30083 |
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
GERTRUDE POND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bill Pond Gss1?
Bill Pond Gss1 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 Bill Pond Gss1?
Bill Pond Gss1 is owned by GERTRUDE POND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bill Pond Gss1 built?
Bill Pond Gss1 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Bill Pond Gss1?
Bill Pond Gss1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bill Pond Gss1?
Bill Pond Gss1 has a dam height of 23 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 Bill Pond Gss1 last inspected?
Bill Pond Gss1 was last inspected on September 13, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.