Leonard Houk #1

TAYLOR CREEK· Washita, Oklahoma· Built 1974· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Leonard Houk #1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,039 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDOK21294

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

LEONARD HOUK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Leonard Houk #1?

Leonard Houk #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 Leonard Houk #1?

Leonard Houk #1 is owned by LEONARD HOUK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Leonard Houk #1 built?

Leonard Houk #1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Leonard Houk #1?

Leonard Houk #1 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.

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.