Cowden
Key Takeaway
Cowden is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 70.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,646 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02313 |
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
TIGER MOUNTAIN RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cowden?
Cowden 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 Cowden?
Cowden is owned by TIGER MOUNTAIN RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cowden built?
Cowden was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Cowden?
Cowden serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cowden?
Cowden has a dam height of 34 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 Cowden last inspected?
Cowden was last inspected on December 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.