Carpenter Francis D.
Key Takeaway
Carpenter Francis D. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 317 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13165 |
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
FRANCIS CARPENTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carpenter Francis D.?
Carpenter Francis D. 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 Carpenter Francis D.?
Carpenter Francis D. is owned by FRANCIS CARPENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carpenter Francis D. built?
Carpenter Francis D. was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Carpenter Francis D.?
Carpenter Francis D. 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 Carpenter Francis D.?
Carpenter Francis D. 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 Carpenter Francis D. last inspected?
Carpenter Francis D. was last inspected on November 30, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.