Carmichael Betty Jo T.

TR-CIMARRON RIVER· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Carmichael Betty Jo T. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge360 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK12255

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 11, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ALICE K HINTON ETAL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carmichael Betty Jo T.?

Carmichael Betty Jo T. 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 Carmichael Betty Jo T.?

Carmichael Betty Jo T. is owned by ALICE K HINTON ETAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carmichael Betty Jo T. built?

Carmichael Betty Jo T. was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Carmichael Betty Jo T.?

Carmichael Betty Jo T. serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carmichael Betty Jo T.?

Carmichael Betty Jo T. 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 Carmichael Betty Jo T. last inspected?

Carmichael Betty Jo T. was last inspected on August 11, 2011. 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.