Helen Deputy Dam
Key Takeaway
Helen Deputy Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21050 |
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
DAVID L BOONE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Helen Deputy Dam?
Helen Deputy 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 Helen Deputy Dam?
Helen Deputy Dam is owned by DAVID L BOONE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Helen Deputy Dam built?
Helen Deputy Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Helen Deputy Dam?
Helen Deputy Dam 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 Helen Deputy Dam?
Helen Deputy Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Helen Deputy Dam last inspected?
Helen Deputy Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.