Killingworth Kathryn Sue

FISHER CANYON· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Killingworth Kathryn Sue is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 94.2% in OK)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Max Discharge6,400 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK13151

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: September 8, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

WAYNE SMITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Killingworth Kathryn Sue?

Killingworth Kathryn Sue 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 Killingworth Kathryn Sue?

Killingworth Kathryn Sue is owned by WAYNE SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Killingworth Kathryn Sue built?

Killingworth Kathryn Sue was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Killingworth Kathryn Sue?

Killingworth Kathryn Sue 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 Killingworth Kathryn Sue?

Killingworth Kathryn Sue has a dam height of 50 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 Killingworth Kathryn Sue last inspected?

Killingworth Kathryn Sue was last inspected on September 8, 2010. 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.