C A Butchee
Key Takeaway
C A Butchee is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 524 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 512 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21919 |
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
C. A. BUTCHEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C A Butchee?
C A Butchee 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 C A Butchee?
C A Butchee is owned by C. A. BUTCHEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C A Butchee built?
C A Butchee was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 C A Butchee?
C A Butchee serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is C A Butchee?
C A Butchee 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.