Higo ( Wah Shah She )
Key Takeaway
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 94.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,980 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK11114 |
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
FED GOV STATE PARK
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Higo ( Wah Shah She )?
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) 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 Higo ( Wah Shah She )?
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) is owned by FED GOV STATE PARK (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Higo ( Wah Shah She ) built?
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Higo ( Wah Shah She )?
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Higo ( Wah Shah She )?
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) has a dam height of 50 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 Higo ( Wah Shah She ) last inspected?
Higo ( Wah Shah She ) was last inspected on February 26, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.