Esperanza Dam
Key Takeaway
Esperanza Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 752 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 930 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02409 |
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
ESPERANZA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Esperanza Dam?
Esperanza Dam 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 Esperanza Dam?
Esperanza Dam is owned by ESPERANZA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Esperanza Dam built?
Esperanza Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Esperanza Dam?
Esperanza Dam 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 Esperanza Dam?
Esperanza Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Esperanza Dam last inspected?
Esperanza Dam was last inspected on December 20, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.