Bouziden
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 Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20913 |
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
ALBERT AND STEVEN BOUZIDEN
Private
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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.