Leforce Carl
Key Takeaway
Leforce Carl is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 992 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10052 |
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
JULIA DAWN CORBIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leforce Carl?
Leforce Carl 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 Leforce Carl?
Leforce Carl is owned by JULIA DAWN CORBIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leforce Carl built?
Leforce Carl was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Leforce Carl?
Leforce Carl 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 Leforce Carl?
Leforce Carl has a dam height of 18 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 Leforce Carl last inspected?
Leforce Carl was last inspected on May 10, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.