Jap Beaver
Key Takeaway
Jap Beaver is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 662 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,962 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02201 |
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
DEPT OF WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jap Beaver?
Jap Beaver 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 Jap Beaver?
Jap Beaver is owned by DEPT OF WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jap Beaver built?
Jap Beaver was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Jap Beaver?
Jap Beaver 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 Jap Beaver?
Jap Beaver has a dam height of 38 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 Jap Beaver last inspected?
Jap Beaver was last inspected on November 29, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.