Huffman Ben
Key Takeaway
Huffman Ben is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,488 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13134 |
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
CORDELL BEN & HARMAN HUFFMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Huffman Ben?
Huffman Ben 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 Huffman Ben?
Huffman Ben is owned by CORDELL BEN & HARMAN HUFFMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huffman Ben built?
Huffman Ben was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Huffman Ben?
Huffman Ben 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 Huffman Ben?
Huffman Ben has a dam height of 20 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 Huffman Ben last inspected?
Huffman Ben was last inspected on August 9, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.