Kinney No.5
Key Takeaway
Kinney No.5 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 | 34 ft (taller than 70.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 171 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,032 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13250 |
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
CHERRY ANN DEWEESE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kinney No.5?
Kinney No.5 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 Kinney No.5?
Kinney No.5 is owned by CHERRY ANN DEWEESE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kinney No.5 built?
Kinney No.5 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 Kinney No.5?
Kinney No.5 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 Kinney No.5?
Kinney No.5 has a dam height of 34 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 Kinney No.5 last inspected?
Kinney No.5 was last inspected on August 15, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.