Brown Mart D

WALNUT CREEK· Oklahoma, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brown Mart D is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Max Discharge4,800 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK12198

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: December 20, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

HOLMBOE INVESTMENT CO LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brown Mart D?

Brown Mart D 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 Brown Mart D?

Brown Mart D is owned by HOLMBOE INVESTMENT CO LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brown Mart D built?

Brown Mart D 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 Brown Mart D?

Brown Mart D 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 Brown Mart D?

Brown Mart D has a dam height of 22 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 Brown Mart D last inspected?

Brown Mart D was last inspected on December 20, 2010. 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.