Boyd Earl
Key Takeaway
Boyd Earl is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 930 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13128 |
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
JEREMY & MIKA STRONG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boyd Earl?
Boyd Earl 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 Boyd Earl?
Boyd Earl is owned by JEREMY & MIKA STRONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boyd Earl built?
Boyd Earl was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Boyd Earl?
Boyd Earl 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 Boyd Earl?
Boyd Earl has a dam height of 28 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 Boyd Earl last inspected?
Boyd Earl was last inspected on August 9, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.