Johnny Adam
Key Takeaway
Johnny Adam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83887 |
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
JOHNNY ADAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Johnny Adam?
Johnny Adam 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 Johnny Adam?
Johnny Adam is owned by JOHNNY ADAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Johnny Adam built?
Johnny Adam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Johnny Adam?
Johnny Adam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Johnny Adam?
Johnny Adam has a dam height of 18 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.