Earl Fawver Pond 4

WEST BARNITZ CREEK· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 2001· Earth· 48 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Earl Fawver Pond 4 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 48 ft (taller than 93.1% in OK)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area80 sq mi
Max Discharge180 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDOK30100

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 26, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DAVID H FAWVER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Earl Fawver Pond 4?

Earl Fawver Pond 4 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 Earl Fawver Pond 4?

Earl Fawver Pond 4 is owned by DAVID H FAWVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Earl Fawver Pond 4 built?

Earl Fawver Pond 4 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Earl Fawver Pond 4?

Earl Fawver Pond 4 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 Earl Fawver Pond 4?

Earl Fawver Pond 4 has a dam height of 48 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 Earl Fawver Pond 4 last inspected?

Earl Fawver Pond 4 was last inspected on July 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.