Elks Lodge
Key Takeaway
Elks Lodge 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 | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20739 |
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
ELKS LODGE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elks Lodge?
Elks Lodge 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 Elks Lodge?
Elks Lodge is owned by ELKS LODGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elks Lodge built?
Elks Lodge 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 Elks Lodge?
Elks Lodge 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 Elks Lodge?
Elks Lodge 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 Elks Lodge last inspected?
Elks Lodge was last inspected on May 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.