Dresser
Key Takeaway
Dresser is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10426 |
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
MARTHA B LINGENFELTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dresser?
Dresser 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 Dresser?
Dresser is owned by MARTHA B LINGENFELTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dresser built?
Dresser was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Dresser?
Dresser 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 Dresser?
Dresser has a dam height of 19 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 Dresser last inspected?
Dresser was last inspected on December 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.