Crooked Branch

CROOKED BRANCH· Le Flore, Oklahoma· Built 1988· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Crooked Branch is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDOK30555

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: January 26, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crooked Branch?

Crooked Branch 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 Crooked Branch?

Crooked Branch is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crooked Branch built?

Crooked Branch was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Crooked Branch?

Crooked Branch serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Crooked Branch?

Crooked Branch has a dam height of 24 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 Crooked Branch last inspected?

Crooked Branch was last inspected on January 26, 2016. 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.