Dickey Glen
Key Takeaway
Dickey Glen 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 | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21067 |
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
MELVA L DICKEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dickey Glen?
Dickey Glen 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 Dickey Glen?
Dickey Glen is owned by MELVA L DICKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dickey Glen built?
Dickey Glen 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 Dickey Glen?
Dickey Glen 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 Dickey Glen?
Dickey Glen 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 Dickey Glen last inspected?
Dickey Glen was last inspected on June 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.