Davis No 1
Key Takeaway
Davis No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21013 |
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
MELVIN A & CAROLYN J DAVIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davis No 1?
Davis No 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 Davis No 1?
Davis No 1 is owned by MELVIN A & CAROLYN J DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davis No 1 built?
Davis No 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Davis No 1?
Davis No 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 Davis No 1?
Davis No 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Davis No 1 last inspected?
Davis No 1 was last inspected on August 7, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.