Cope Et

TR-LITTLE RIV· Pottawatomie, Oklahoma· Built 1979· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Cope Et is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK)
Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,030 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOK13218

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 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JESSE & BARBARA L MCGAHA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cope Et?

Cope Et 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 Cope Et?

Cope Et is owned by JESSE & BARBARA L MCGAHA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cope Et built?

Cope Et was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Cope Et?

Cope Et 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 Cope Et?

Cope Et has a dam height of 29 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 Cope Et last inspected?

Cope Et was last inspected on May 20, 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.