Cooley Vettie
Key Takeaway
Cooley Vettie is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 26,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10448 |
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 TULSA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cooley Vettie?
Cooley Vettie 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 Cooley Vettie?
Cooley Vettie is owned by CITY OF TULSA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cooley Vettie built?
Cooley Vettie was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Cooley Vettie?
Cooley Vettie 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 Cooley Vettie?
Cooley Vettie has a dam height of 15 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 Cooley Vettie last inspected?
Cooley Vettie was last inspected on October 26, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.