Blackburn Harold E

CARPENTER CR· Pawnee, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Blackburn Harold E is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Max Discharge2,450 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK12763

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: December 1, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

RYAN J BLACKBURN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blackburn Harold E?

Blackburn Harold E 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 Blackburn Harold E?

Blackburn Harold E is owned by RYAN J BLACKBURN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blackburn Harold E built?

Blackburn Harold E was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Blackburn Harold E?

Blackburn Harold E serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Blackburn Harold E?

Blackburn Harold E 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 Blackburn Harold E last inspected?

Blackburn Harold E was last inspected on December 1, 2010. 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.