Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1

Grady, Oklahoma· Built 1961· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDOK99991

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1970
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Grady County SCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1?

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #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 Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1?

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 is owned by Grady County SCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 built?

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1?

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1?

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 has a dam height of 32 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 Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 last inspected?

Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1 was last inspected on January 1, 1970. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.