Bouziden

TURKEY CR· Woods, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bouziden 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 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge3,200 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK20913

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: October 15, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ALBERT AND STEVEN BOUZIDEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bouziden?

Bouziden 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 Bouziden?

Bouziden is owned by ALBERT AND STEVEN BOUZIDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bouziden built?

Bouziden 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 Bouziden?

Bouziden 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 Bouziden?

Bouziden has a dam height of 30 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 Bouziden last inspected?

Bouziden was last inspected on October 15, 2009. 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.