Kaouse He
Key Takeaway
Kaouse He is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12659 |
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
CLIFFORD D & TONI L GARRISON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kaouse He?
Kaouse He 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 Kaouse He?
Kaouse He is owned by CLIFFORD D & TONI L GARRISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kaouse He built?
Kaouse He was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Kaouse He?
Kaouse He 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 Kaouse He?
Kaouse He has a dam height of 25 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 Kaouse He last inspected?
Kaouse He was last inspected on August 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.