Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 4,558 ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| NID ID | OK30446 |
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
BOB HEAD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?
Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam 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 Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?
Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam is owned by BOB HEAD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?
Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam 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 Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam?
Bob Head Waterski Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.