Lanes Curve Pond
Key Takeaway
Lanes Curve Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | OK20993 |
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
Camp Gruber
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lanes Curve Pond?
Lanes Curve Pond 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 Lanes Curve Pond?
Lanes Curve Pond is owned by Camp Gruber (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lanes Curve Pond built?
Lanes Curve Pond was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Lanes Curve Pond?
Lanes Curve Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lanes Curve Pond?
Lanes Curve Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Lanes Curve Pond last inspected?
Lanes Curve Pond was last inspected on May 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.