Edwards L.A.
Key Takeaway
Edwards L.A. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 6% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 553 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,389 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21420 |
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
L A EDWARDS JR TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Edwards L.A.?
Edwards L.A. 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 Edwards L.A.?
Edwards L.A. is owned by L A EDWARDS JR TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edwards L.A. built?
Edwards L.A. was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Edwards L.A.?
Edwards L.A. 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 Edwards L.A.?
Edwards L.A. has a dam height of 17 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 Edwards L.A. last inspected?
Edwards L.A. was last inspected on September 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.