Kane Art

TR-ELM FORK RED RIV· Beckham, Oklahoma· Built 1974· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Kane Art is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,402 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDOK21153

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 14, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CAMARGO RANCH LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kane Art?

Kane Art 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 Kane Art?

Kane Art is owned by CAMARGO RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kane Art built?

Kane Art was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Kane Art?

Kane Art 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 Kane Art?

Kane Art has a dam height of 35 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 Kane Art last inspected?

Kane Art was last inspected on August 14, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.