Flying Ranch No 1
Key Takeaway
Flying Ranch No 1 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 | 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02318 |
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
DORIS L WEST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flying Ranch No 1?
Flying Ranch 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 Flying Ranch No 1?
Flying Ranch No 1 is owned by DORIS L WEST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flying Ranch No 1 built?
Flying Ranch No 1 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 Flying Ranch No 1?
Flying Ranch No 1 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 Flying Ranch No 1?
Flying Ranch No 1 has a dam height of 32 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 Flying Ranch No 1 last inspected?
Flying Ranch No 1 was last inspected on December 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.