J B Eakins
Key Takeaway
J B Eakins is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 307 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 658 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83888 |
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
J.B. EAKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of J B Eakins?
J B Eakins 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 J B Eakins?
J B Eakins is owned by J.B. EAKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was J B Eakins built?
J B Eakins was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is J B Eakins?
J B Eakins has a dam height of 27 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.