Hinton Sewage Pond
Key Takeaway
Hinton Sewage Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13148 |
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
TOWN OF HINTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hinton Sewage Pond?
Hinton Sewage Pond 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 Hinton Sewage Pond?
Hinton Sewage Pond is owned by TOWN OF HINTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hinton Sewage Pond built?
Hinton Sewage Pond 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 Hinton Sewage Pond?
Hinton Sewage Pond 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 Hinton Sewage Pond?
Hinton Sewage Pond 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 Hinton Sewage Pond last inspected?
Hinton Sewage Pond was last inspected on August 9, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.