Godfrey Verna M.
Key Takeaway
Godfrey Verna M. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12414 |
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
FRED NUTLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Godfrey Verna M.?
Godfrey Verna M. 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 Godfrey Verna M.?
Godfrey Verna M. is owned by FRED NUTLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Godfrey Verna M. built?
Godfrey Verna M. was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Godfrey Verna M.?
Godfrey Verna M. serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Godfrey Verna M.?
Godfrey Verna M. 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 Godfrey Verna M. last inspected?
Godfrey Verna M. was last inspected on October 11, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.