Hicks Ht No 1
Key Takeaway
Hicks Ht No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13176 |
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
OK WILDLIFE COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hicks Ht No 1?
Hicks Ht 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 Hicks Ht No 1?
Hicks Ht No 1 is owned by OK WILDLIFE COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hicks Ht No 1 built?
Hicks Ht No 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Hicks Ht No 1?
Hicks Ht 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 Hicks Ht No 1?
Hicks Ht No 1 has a dam height of 40 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 Hicks Ht No 1 last inspected?
Hicks Ht No 1 was last inspected on April 30, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.