Fuchs S
Key Takeaway
Fuchs S is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,014 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21344 |
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
DAVID JIMMY DANNY KEITH FUCHS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fuchs S?
Fuchs S 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 Fuchs S?
Fuchs S is owned by DAVID JIMMY DANNY KEITH FUCHS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fuchs S built?
Fuchs S was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Fuchs S?
Fuchs S serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fuchs S?
Fuchs S has a dam height of 26 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 Fuchs S last inspected?
Fuchs S was last inspected on November 30, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.