Day Joe
Key Takeaway
Day Joe is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 121 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 834 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21565 |
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
GLEN CRAMER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Day Joe?
Day Joe 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 Day Joe?
Day Joe is owned by GLEN CRAMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Day Joe built?
Day Joe was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Day Joe?
Day Joe serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Day Joe?
Day Joe has a dam height of 29 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 Day Joe last inspected?
Day Joe was last inspected on June 17, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.