Brantley Leva Joy
Key Takeaway
Brantley Leva Joy is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00449 |
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
EDDIE PAUL & JOAN ELAINE RANKIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brantley Leva Joy?
Brantley Leva Joy 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 Brantley Leva Joy?
Brantley Leva Joy is owned by EDDIE PAUL & JOAN ELAINE RANKIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brantley Leva Joy built?
Brantley Leva Joy was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Brantley Leva Joy?
Brantley Leva Joy serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brantley Leva Joy?
Brantley Leva Joy has a dam height of 26 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 Brantley Leva Joy last inspected?
Brantley Leva Joy was last inspected on December 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.