Kaukental

TR-WILDHORSE CR· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1979· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Kaukental is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,480 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOK21058

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: June 14, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ROGER OMMEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kaukental?

Kaukental 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 Kaukental?

Kaukental is owned by ROGER OMMEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kaukental built?

Kaukental was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Kaukental?

Kaukental 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 Kaukental?

Kaukental 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 Kaukental last inspected?

Kaukental was last inspected on June 14, 2011. 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.