Callaway
Key Takeaway
Callaway is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 701 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21189 |
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
MIKE JOHNSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Callaway?
Callaway 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 Callaway?
Callaway is owned by MIKE JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Callaway built?
Callaway was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Callaway?
Callaway 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 Callaway?
Callaway has a dam height of 29 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 Callaway last inspected?
Callaway was last inspected on October 27, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.