Harris No.1
Key Takeaway
Harris No.1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00352 |
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
ROGER AND LENA HARRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harris No.1?
Harris No.1 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 Harris No.1?
Harris No.1 is owned by ROGER AND LENA HARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harris No.1 built?
Harris No.1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Harris No.1?
Harris No.1 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 Harris No.1?
Harris No.1 has a dam height of 21 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 Harris No.1 last inspected?
Harris No.1 was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.