Chickasha Holding Pond
Key Takeaway
Chickasha Holding Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 96% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30200 |
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 CHICKASHA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chickasha Holding Pond?
Chickasha Holding Pond 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 Chickasha Holding Pond?
Chickasha Holding Pond is owned by CITY OF CHICKASHA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chickasha Holding Pond built?
Chickasha Holding Pond was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Chickasha Holding Pond?
Chickasha Holding Pond 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 Chickasha Holding Pond?
Chickasha Holding Pond has a dam height of 54 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 Chickasha Holding Pond last inspected?
Chickasha Holding Pond was last inspected on November 7, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.