Davison No.2
Key Takeaway
Davison No.2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00346 |
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
SHREWDER TRUST C/O FARMERS NATL CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davison No.2?
Davison No.2 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 Davison No.2?
Davison No.2 is owned by SHREWDER TRUST C/O FARMERS NATL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davison No.2 built?
Davison No.2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Davison No.2?
Davison No.2 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 Davison No.2?
Davison No.2 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 Davison No.2 last inspected?
Davison No.2 was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.