Butchee Ca
Key Takeaway
Butchee Ca is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21972 |
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
IVERNA BUTCHEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Butchee Ca?
Butchee Ca 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 Butchee Ca?
Butchee Ca is owned by IVERNA BUTCHEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Butchee Ca built?
Butchee Ca was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Butchee Ca?
Butchee Ca 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 Butchee Ca?
Butchee Ca has a dam height of 25 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 Butchee Ca last inspected?
Butchee Ca was last inspected on November 29, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.