Kemnitz George Jr
Key Takeaway
Kemnitz George Jr 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 | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,090 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20713 |
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
WILLIAM M BROWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kemnitz George Jr?
Kemnitz George Jr 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 Kemnitz George Jr?
Kemnitz George Jr is owned by WILLIAM M BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kemnitz George Jr built?
Kemnitz George Jr 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 Kemnitz George Jr?
Kemnitz George Jr 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 Kemnitz George Jr?
Kemnitz George Jr 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.
When was Kemnitz George Jr last inspected?
Kemnitz George Jr was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.