Frances Kerr
Key Takeaway
Frances Kerr 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 | 17 ft (taller than 6% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20725 |
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
FRANCES M KERR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Frances Kerr?
Frances Kerr 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 Frances Kerr?
Frances Kerr is owned by FRANCES M KERR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frances Kerr built?
Frances Kerr 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 Frances Kerr?
Frances Kerr 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 Frances Kerr?
Frances Kerr 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 Frances Kerr last inspected?
Frances Kerr was last inspected on July 20, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.