Gaskill #8
Key Takeaway
Gaskill #8 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83938 |
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
E.A. GASKILL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gaskill #8?
Gaskill #8 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 Gaskill #8?
Gaskill #8 is owned by E.A. GASKILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gaskill #8 built?
Gaskill #8 was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Gaskill #8?
Gaskill #8 has a dam height of 25 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.