King O.K.

TR-LITTLE WASHITA RIVER· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 1956· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

King O.K. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length141 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge453 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDOK21553

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: November 30, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MILDRED KING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of King O.K.?

King O.K. 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 O.K.?

King O.K. is owned by MILDRED KING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was King O.K. built?

King O.K. was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 King O.K.?

King O.K. 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 O.K.?

King O.K. has a dam height of 28 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 King O.K. last inspected?

King O.K. was last inspected on November 30, 2001. 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.