Ionine Creek Gully Plug #1
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 Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OK99991 |
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
Grady County SCD
Local Government
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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.