Brooks Garland
Key Takeaway
Brooks Garland is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 990 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13209 |
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
GARLAND J BROOKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brooks Garland?
Brooks Garland 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 Brooks Garland?
Brooks Garland is owned by GARLAND J BROOKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brooks Garland built?
Brooks Garland was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Brooks Garland?
Brooks Garland 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 Brooks Garland?
Brooks Garland 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 Brooks Garland last inspected?
Brooks Garland was last inspected on August 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.