Dutcher No 1
Key Takeaway
Dutcher No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10455 |
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
MARVIN D & DORIC J GEEDING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dutcher No 1?
Dutcher No 1 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 Dutcher No 1?
Dutcher No 1 is owned by MARVIN D & DORIC J GEEDING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dutcher No 1 built?
Dutcher No 1 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Dutcher No 1?
Dutcher No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dutcher No 1?
Dutcher No 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Dutcher No 1 last inspected?
Dutcher No 1 was last inspected on December 2, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.