Dannels Ken

TR.WALNUT CREEK· McClain, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dannels Ken is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length190 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge140 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK13170

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, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

FOUTCH FAMILY TRUST AND C&T INVESTMENT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dannels Ken?

Dannels Ken 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 Dannels Ken?

Dannels Ken is owned by FOUTCH FAMILY TRUST AND C&T INVESTMENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dannels Ken built?

Dannels Ken was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Dannels Ken?

Dannels Ken 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 Dannels Ken?

Dannels Ken 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 Dannels Ken last inspected?

Dannels Ken was last inspected on July 25, 2005. 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.