Boggess No 1
Key Takeaway
Boggess No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20926 |
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
LAWRENCE DOUGLAS & PEGGY LYNN NELSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boggess No 1?
Boggess No 1 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 Boggess No 1?
Boggess No 1 is owned by LAWRENCE DOUGLAS & PEGGY LYNN NELSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boggess No 1 built?
Boggess No 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Boggess No 1?
Boggess No 1 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 Boggess No 1?
Boggess No 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Boggess No 1 last inspected?
Boggess No 1 was last inspected on June 10, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.