Garms Bill
Key Takeaway
Garms Bill is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13198 |
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
WILLIAM LANCE MARTENS III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garms Bill?
Garms Bill 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 Garms Bill?
Garms Bill is owned by WILLIAM LANCE MARTENS III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garms Bill built?
Garms Bill was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Garms Bill?
Garms Bill 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 Garms Bill?
Garms Bill has a dam height of 24 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 Garms Bill last inspected?
Garms Bill was last inspected on August 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.