Cornell George

TR-HORSE CR· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1980· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Cornell George is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Max Discharge500 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDOK21509

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: July 25, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MARION EMMA ANELLO CORNELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cornell George?

Cornell George 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 Cornell George?

Cornell George is owned by MARION EMMA ANELLO CORNELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cornell George built?

Cornell George was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Cornell George?

Cornell George 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 Cornell George?

Cornell George 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 Cornell George last inspected?

Cornell George was last inspected on July 25, 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.