Dale Folks Gss #1
Key Takeaway
Dale Folks Gss #1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 78.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 469 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30103 |
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
STATE SCHOOL LAND
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dale Folks Gss #1?
Dale Folks Gss #1 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 Dale Folks Gss #1?
Dale Folks Gss #1 is owned by STATE SCHOOL LAND (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dale Folks Gss #1 built?
Dale Folks Gss #1 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Dale Folks Gss #1?
Dale Folks Gss #1 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 Dale Folks Gss #1?
Dale Folks Gss #1 has a dam height of 37 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.