Chester Goodwin Dam

HOLSOM CREEK· Le Flore, Oklahoma· Built 1999· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Chester Goodwin Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length2 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDOK30114

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: January 19, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CHESTER GOODWIN & PATRICIA PICKLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chester Goodwin Dam?

Chester Goodwin Dam 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 Chester Goodwin Dam?

Chester Goodwin Dam is owned by CHESTER GOODWIN & PATRICIA PICKLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chester Goodwin Dam built?

Chester Goodwin Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Chester Goodwin Dam?

Chester Goodwin Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chester Goodwin Dam?

Chester Goodwin Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Chester Goodwin Dam last inspected?

Chester Goodwin Dam was last inspected on January 19, 2010. 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.