Keith Herman O

TR N CANADIAN RIVER· Hughes, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Keith Herman O is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK21940

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 9, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

HERMAN O KEITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keith Herman O?

Keith Herman O 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 Keith Herman O?

Keith Herman O is owned by HERMAN O KEITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keith Herman O built?

Keith Herman O 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 Keith Herman O?

Keith Herman O serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Keith Herman O?

Keith Herman O 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 Keith Herman O last inspected?

Keith Herman O was last inspected on August 9, 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.