King Gss No 1 Dam

BEAR CREEK· Washita, Oklahoma· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

King Gss No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length180 ft
Max Storage659 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge55 cfs
NID IDOK30355

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOE B HINZ

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of King Gss No 1 Dam?

King Gss No 1 Dam 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 King Gss No 1 Dam?

King Gss No 1 Dam is owned by JOE B HINZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of King Gss No 1 Dam?

King Gss No 1 Dam 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 King Gss No 1 Dam?

King Gss No 1 Dam has a dam height of 15 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.

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.