Kouns No 1

TR-CANADIAN RIV· Dewey, Oklahoma· Built 1978· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Kouns No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length246 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,740 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDOK20930

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: June 17, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GERRY GAYLE MOORE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kouns No 1?

Kouns No 1 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 Kouns No 1?

Kouns No 1 is owned by GERRY GAYLE MOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kouns No 1 built?

Kouns No 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Kouns No 1?

Kouns No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kouns No 1?

Kouns No 1 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 Kouns No 1 last inspected?

Kouns No 1 was last inspected on June 17, 2005. 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.