Harold Gwartney
Key Takeaway
Harold Gwartney is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 720 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 812 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30099 |
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
HAROLD GWARTNEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harold Gwartney?
Harold Gwartney 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 Harold Gwartney?
Harold Gwartney is owned by HAROLD GWARTNEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harold Gwartney built?
Harold Gwartney was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Harold Gwartney?
Harold Gwartney serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harold Gwartney?
Harold Gwartney 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 Harold Gwartney last inspected?
Harold Gwartney was last inspected on July 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.