Carr Margaret
Key Takeaway
Carr Margaret is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12846 |
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
MARGARET CARR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carr Margaret?
Carr Margaret 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 Carr Margaret?
Carr Margaret is owned by MARGARET CARR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carr Margaret built?
Carr Margaret was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Carr Margaret?
Carr Margaret 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 Carr Margaret?
Carr Margaret has a dam height of 16 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 Carr Margaret last inspected?
Carr Margaret was last inspected on December 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.