Coalpont
Key Takeaway
Coalpont is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12228 |
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
NEWPORT RANCH INC (BILL NEWPORT)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coalpont?
Coalpont 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 Coalpont?
Coalpont is owned by NEWPORT RANCH INC (BILL NEWPORT) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coalpont built?
Coalpont was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Coalpont?
Coalpont 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 Coalpont?
Coalpont has a dam height of 19 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 Coalpont last inspected?
Coalpont was last inspected on April 12, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.