Frances Oakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Frances Oakes 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 | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12193 |
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
TAOFIK O IPAYE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Frances Oakes Dam?
Frances Oakes 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 Frances Oakes Dam?
Frances Oakes Dam is owned by TAOFIK O IPAYE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frances Oakes Dam built?
Frances Oakes 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 Frances Oakes Dam?
Frances Oakes 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 Frances Oakes Dam?
Frances Oakes Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Oakes Dam last inspected?
Frances Oakes Dam was last inspected on December 20, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.