Kunzo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kunzo Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,336 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22298 |
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
FOREST RIDGE GOLF CLUB C/O ROBSON CO INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kunzo Lake Dam?
Kunzo Lake 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 Kunzo Lake Dam?
Kunzo Lake Dam is owned by FOREST RIDGE GOLF CLUB C/O ROBSON CO INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kunzo Lake Dam built?
Kunzo Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Kunzo Lake Dam?
Kunzo Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kunzo Lake Dam?
Kunzo Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Kunzo Lake Dam last inspected?
Kunzo Lake Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.