Carl Leforce

ROCK CREEK· McCurtain, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Carl Leforce is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage166 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,035 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK02079

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: August 23, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GARY HUFFMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carl Leforce?

Carl Leforce 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 Carl Leforce?

Carl Leforce is owned by GARY HUFFMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carl Leforce built?

Carl Leforce was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Carl Leforce?

Carl Leforce 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 Carl Leforce?

Carl Leforce has a dam height of 23 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 Carl Leforce last inspected?

Carl Leforce was last inspected on August 23, 2001. 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.