Codding Cattle Co.

TR-MIDDLE BIRD CR· Osage, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Codding Cattle Co. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Max Discharge930 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK12952

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: February 11, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CODDING CATTLE CO.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Codding Cattle Co.?

Codding Cattle Co. 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 Codding Cattle Co.?

Codding Cattle Co. is owned by CODDING CATTLE CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Codding Cattle Co. built?

Codding Cattle Co. 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 Codding Cattle Co.?

Codding Cattle Co. 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 Codding Cattle Co.?

Codding Cattle Co. 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 Codding Cattle Co. last inspected?

Codding Cattle Co. was last inspected on February 11, 2003. 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.