Deskins Am
Key Takeaway
Deskins Am 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 | 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12887 |
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
JAMES WESLEY DESKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deskins Am?
Deskins Am 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 Deskins Am?
Deskins Am is owned by JAMES WESLEY DESKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deskins Am built?
Deskins Am 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 Deskins Am?
Deskins Am 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 Deskins Am?
Deskins Am has a dam height of 32 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 Deskins Am last inspected?
Deskins Am was last inspected on February 6, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.