Dale Folks Gss #1

SOUTH FORK CALVARY CREEK· Washita, Oklahoma· Built 2002· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

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 Length469 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area140 sq mi
Max Discharge253 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDOK30103

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

STATE SCHOOL LAND

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.