Gavilon Dam
Key Takeaway
Gavilon Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 0.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
| NID ID | OK30359 |
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
GAVILON PIPELINE AND STORAGE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gavilon Dam?
Gavilon 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 Gavilon Dam?
Gavilon Dam is owned by GAVILON PIPELINE AND STORAGE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Gavilon Dam?
Gavilon Dam 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 Gavilon Dam?
Gavilon Dam has a dam height of 10 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.