Checotah City East
Key Takeaway
Checotah City East is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 6% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 642 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12214 |
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
CITY OF CHECOTAH
Local Government
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Low Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Checotah City East?
Checotah City East 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 Checotah City East?
Checotah City East is owned by CITY OF CHECOTAH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Checotah City East built?
Checotah City East was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Checotah City East?
Checotah City East serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Checotah City East?
Checotah City East has a dam height of 17 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 Checotah City East last inspected?
Checotah City East was last inspected on December 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.