Honor Heights
Key Takeaway
Honor Heights is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20972 |
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
KRISTEN & SHIRLEY LEATHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Honor Heights?
Honor Heights 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 Honor Heights?
Honor Heights is owned by KRISTEN & SHIRLEY LEATHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Honor Heights built?
Honor Heights was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Honor Heights?
Honor Heights 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 Honor Heights?
Honor Heights has a dam height of 15 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 Honor Heights last inspected?
Honor Heights was last inspected on March 2, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.