Dicks Pond
Key Takeaway
Dicks Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21288 |
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
US Fish and Wildlife Services,National Wildlife Refuge
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dicks Pond?
Dicks Pond 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 Dicks Pond?
Dicks Pond is owned by US Fish and Wildlife Services,National Wildlife Refuge (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dicks Pond built?
Dicks Pond was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Dicks Pond?
Dicks Pond 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 Dicks Pond?
Dicks Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Dicks Pond last inspected?
Dicks Pond was last inspected on October 1, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.