Brown No.1
Key Takeaway
Brown No.1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 399 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00344 |
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
PETE BROWN ESTATE C/O SANDY TURNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brown No.1?
Brown No.1 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 No.1?
Brown No.1 is owned by PETE BROWN ESTATE C/O SANDY TURNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brown No.1 built?
Brown No.1 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 Brown No.1?
Brown No.1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brown No.1?
Brown No.1 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 Brown No.1 last inspected?
Brown No.1 was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.