Lazy Day
Key Takeaway
Lazy Day is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00486 |
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
JACK BINGHAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lazy Day?
Lazy Day 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 Lazy Day?
Lazy Day is owned by JACK BINGHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lazy Day built?
Lazy Day 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 Lazy Day?
Lazy Day serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lazy Day?
Lazy Day has a dam height of 35 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 Lazy Day last inspected?
Lazy Day was last inspected on February 5, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.