Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20936 |
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
TOMMY WAYNE DRAKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam?
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam 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 Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam?
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam is owned by TOMMY WAYNE DRAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam built?
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam?
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam?
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam last inspected?
Jeffrey No. 4 Lake Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.