Gill

TR-COON CREEK· Coal, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Gill is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK12225

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 22, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MARY E YOTHER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gill?

Gill 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 Gill?

Gill is owned by MARY E YOTHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gill built?

Gill was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Gill?

Gill 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 Gill?

Gill has a dam height of 15 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 Gill last inspected?

Gill was last inspected on April 22, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.