Coffey

TR-LITTLE WALNUT CREEK· Okfuskee, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Coffey is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Max Discharge500 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK12742

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: May 2, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

5K LAKE PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Coffey?

Coffey 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 Coffey?

Coffey is owned by 5K LAKE PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Coffey built?

Coffey was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Coffey?

Coffey serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Coffey?

Coffey 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 Coffey last inspected?

Coffey was last inspected on May 2, 2011. 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.